How to pronounce "malades" in English
məˈlɑːdz
mə·LAHDZ
Primary stress: LAHDZ
Hear native speakers say malades in context across real video clips
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “malades”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
mə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
LAHDZ
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("LAHDZ"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "malades" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "malades is" sounds like "malades-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "malades" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“pardon me jump communities and so this is a very serious matter I think there are social malades all around this that would be valuable to unpack with your”— CNBCWatch clip
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Hear it in context: “malades”
1 clipThe English word “malades” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as məˈlɑːdz (phonetic respelling: mə-LAHDZ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (mə · LAHDZ), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (LAHDZ). Grammatically, “malades” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “malades” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from CNBC.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #1 · @4:36
“seen in increase in uh death rates due to Deaths of Despair suicide drugs pardon me jump communities and so this is a very serious matter I think there are social malades all around this that would be valuable to unpack with your are social malades all around this that would be valuable to unpack with your”
Definition & Meaning: “malades”
- A plural French term meaning sick, ill, or unhealthy people, sometimes used in literature or specialized contexts.
Example Sentences (2)
- “The historic novel described the treatment of the incurables and other maladestates during the plague.”
- “pardon me jump communities and so this is a very serious matter I think there are social malades all around this that would be valuable to unpack with your”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “malades”
- Pronunciation:
- mə-LAHDZ
- Syllables:
- mə · LAHDZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- ma · lades
- Primary stress:
- LAHDZ
- IPA:
- məˈlɑːdz
- Hear it in context
- malades
Words that Rhyme with “malades”
-ɑdzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"malades" (⁄məˈlɑːdz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "malades" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about malades
How do you pronounce “malades”?
“malades” is pronounced ⁄məˈlɑːdz⁄ (mə-LAHDZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “malades”?
“malades” has 2 syllables: mə · LAHDZ.
Where is the stress in “malades”?
The primary stress in “malades” is on “LAHDZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “malades” mean?
A plural French term meaning sick, ill, or unhealthy people, sometimes used in literature or specialized contexts.
How can I hear “malades” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “malades”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).