To pronounce "malaysian", say MAL-ays-ian — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
malaysian
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MAL-ays-ian
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"malaysian" has 3 syllables: mal-ays-ian. It rhymes with abrasion and invasion, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Malaysian" has 3 syllables: mal · ays · ian.
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