To pronounce "maladroit", say MAL-adr-oit — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAL-adr-oit
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"maladroit" has 3 syllables: mal-adr-oit. It rhymes with adroit and exploit, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Maladroit" has 3 syllables: mal · adr · oit.
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