To pronounce "maleficence", say MAL-ef-ic-enc-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAL-ef-ic-enc-e
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"maleficence" has 5 syllables: mal-ef-ic-enc-e.
"Maleficence" has 5 syllables: mal · ef · ic · enc · e.
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