How many syllables in "malign"?

"malign" has 2 lettergrepen (ma - lign).

How to divide "malign"?

"malign" divides into 2 parts: ma · lign.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ma... lign) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"malign": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ma·lign

Hoofdklemtoon

ma-LIGN(ma · lign)○ ●

Stress in "malign" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈlaɪn⁄

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IPAməˈlaɪn

Lettergrepenma·lign

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How many syllables in "malign"?: "malign" has 2 lettergrepen (ma - lign).
How to divide "malign"?: "malign" divides into 2 parts: ma · lign.
Where is the stress in "malign"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "malign"?: Say each syllable slowly (ma... lign) and listen on SayItVid.