How to Pronounce Malfunctions

To pronounce "malfunctions", say MALF-unct-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

12

Letters

MALF-unct-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “malfunctions”

"malfunctions" has 3 syllables: malf-unct-ions. It rhymes with functions and dysfunctions, if that helps it stick.

What does malfunctions mean?

noun

  1. Faulty functioning
  2. Failure to function

verb

  1. To function improperly

    “She told him the machine was poorly built, but they both knew that she was the one who had malfunctioned.”

  2. To fail to function

Words that rhyme with malfunctions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

functionsdysfunctionsinjunctionsjunctionsconjunctionsunctions

Related words

misfunctionabnormalitiesailmentsanomaliesblackoutsbreakdownsbugscrashes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malfunctions"?▾

"Malfunctions" has 3 syllables: malf · unct · ions.

What does "malfunctions" mean?▾

Malfunctions: Faulty functioning

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