How to Pronounce Malignant

To pronounce "malignant", say MAL-ign-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈlɪɡnənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/məˈlɪɡnənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “malignant”

"malignant" has 3 syllables: mal-ign-ant. It rhymes with indignant, if that helps it stick.

What does malignant mean?

noun

A deviant; a person who is hostile or destructive to society.
A person who fought for Charles I in the English Civil War.

adjective

Harmful, malevolent, injurious.
“malignant temper; malignant revenge; malignant infection”
Tending to produce death; threatening a fatal issue.
“a malignant tumor”

Antonyms

benign non-malignant

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Words that rhyme with malignant

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indignant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malignant"?▾

"Malignant" has 3 syllables: mal · ign · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "malignant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "malignant" is /məˈlɪɡnənt/.

What does "malignant" mean?▾

Malignant: A deviant; a person who is hostile or destructive to society.

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