How to Pronounce Malefactor

To pronounce "malefactor", say MAL-ef-act-or — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmæləˌfæktɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈmæləˌfæktɚ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “malefactor”

"malefactor" has 4 syllables: mal-ef-act-or. It rhymes with benefactor and actor, if that helps it stick.

What does malefactor mean?

noun

  1. A criminal or felon.
  2. An evildoer.

Antonyms

benefactor

Words that rhyme with malefactor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

benefactoractorfactortractorreactorsubcontractorchiropractor

Related words

criminaloutlawfeloncrookmalfeasantmisfeasantfornicatordaughterfucker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malefactor"?▾

"Malefactor" has 4 syllables: mal · ef · act · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "malefactor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "malefactor" is /ˈmæləˌfæktɚ/.

What does "malefactor" mean?▾

Malefactor: A criminal or felon.

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