To pronounce "malappropriate", say MAL-appr-opr-iat-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAL-appr-opr-iat-e
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"malappropriate" has 5 syllables: mal-appr-opr-iat-e.
"Malappropriate" has 5 syllables: mal · appr · opr · iat · e.
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