How to Pronounce Malaria

To pronounce "malaria", say MAL-ar-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “malaria”

"malaria" has 3 syllables: mal-ar-ia. It rhymes with hysteria and area, if that helps it stick.

What does malaria mean?

noun

  1. A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.
  2. Supposed poisonous air arising from marshy districts, once thought to cause fever.

Synonyms

ague

Words that rhyme with malaria

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hysteriaareaferiasanteria

Related words

falciparumvivaxcholeradysenteryantimalarialtertiandiseasemarsh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malaria"?▾

"Malaria" has 3 syllables: mal · ar · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "malaria"?▾

The IPA transcription of "malaria" is /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/.

What does "malaria" mean?▾

Malaria: A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.

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