How to Pronounce Malleable

To pronounce "malleable", say MALL-eabl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmæli.əbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈmæli.əbəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “malleable”

"malleable" has 3 syllables: mall-eabl-e.

What does malleable mean?

adjective

  1. Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.
  2. Flexible, liable to change.

    “My opinion on the subject is malleable.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malleable"?▾

"Malleable" has 3 syllables: mall · eabl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "malleable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "malleable" is /ˈmæli.əbəl/.

What does "malleable" mean?▾

Malleable: Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.

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