How to Pronounce Malware

To pronounce "malware", say MALW-ar-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

malware

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying malware, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “malware”

"malware" has 3 syllables: malw-ar-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does malware mean?

noun

Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.

Hear “malware” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with malware

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despair glare debonair bare declare affair flare fair welfare aware air square

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malware"?▾

"Malware" has 3 syllables: malw · ar · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "malware"?▾

The IPA transcription of "malware" is /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/.

What does "malware" mean?▾

Malware: Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “malware” in the full dictionary →