English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Malicious Pronunciation
Malicious is pronounced muh-LI-shuhs, IPA /məˈlɪʃəs/.
muh-LI-shuhs
US /məˈlɪʃəs/ · UK /məˈlɪʃəs/
Syllables: muh · LI · shuhs (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Meant to cause harm or distress.
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Malicious in a Sentence
- The email was malicious and anonymous.
- She denied any malicious intent.
- Malicious damage is covered by the policy.
Common Mispronunciations of Malicious
Not MA-li-shuhs
LI takes the weight, and the opening muh is faint.
Not muh-LEE-shuhs
LI is short and flat, closer to lick than to leak.
Tip: Malice leads at the front, MA-luhs, and malicious moves the weight to the middle.
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