How to Pronounce Malinger

To pronounce "malinger", say MAL-ing-er — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈlɪŋɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/məˈlɪŋɡə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “malinger”

"malinger" has 3 syllables: mal-ing-er.

What does malinger mean?

verb

  1. To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.

    “It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves.”

  2. To self-inflict real injury or infection (to inflict self-harm) in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malinger"?▾

"Malinger" has 3 syllables: mal · ing · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "malinger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "malinger" is /məˈlɪŋɡə/.

What does "malinger" mean?▾

Malinger: To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.

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