How to Pronounce Malfeasance

To pronounce "malfeasance", say MALF-eas-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmælˈfiːzənts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌmælˈfiːzənts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “malfeasance”

"malfeasance" has 4 syllables: malf-eas-anc-e. It rhymes with defeasance and feasance, if that helps it stick.

What does malfeasance mean?

noun

  1. Wrongdoing.
  2. Misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official and causing damage.

Synonyms

misconductwrongdoing

Words that rhyme with malfeasance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

defeasancefeasance

Related words

malpracticemisconductmisdemeanourwrongdoingmisbehaviourabusemismanagementmisuse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malfeasance"?▾

"Malfeasance" has 4 syllables: malf · eas · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "malfeasance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "malfeasance" is /ˌmælˈfiːzənts/.

What does "malfeasance" mean?▾

Malfeasance: Wrongdoing.

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