How to Pronounce Malaise

To pronounce "malaise", say MAL-ais-e — 3 syllables, IPA /mæˈleɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/mæˈleɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “malaise”

"malaise" has 3 syllables: mal-ais-e. It rhymes with gaze and haze, if that helps it stick.

What does malaise mean?

noun

A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.
An ambiguous feeling of mental or moral depression.

Synonyms

angst melancholy weltschmerz doldrums ill at ease unease

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Words that rhyme with malaise

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gaze haze blaze daze blase appraise ablaze raise graze praise craze dais

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malaise"?▾

"Malaise" has 3 syllables: mal · ais · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "malaise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "malaise" is /mæˈleɪz/.

What does "malaise" mean?▾

Malaise: A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.

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