To pronounce "mali", say MAL-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑːli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɑːli/
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"mali" has 2 syllables: mal-i. It rhymes with melancholy and folly, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: molly, mollie, molley — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mali" has 2 syllables: mal · i.
The IPA transcription of "mali" is /ˈmɑːli/.
Mali: A member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any native gardener.
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