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How to Pronounce “mallam” in English

/ˈmæ.ləm/

MAL·lam

Stress: mal

Accent:

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What does “mallam” mean?

NOUN
  • In Africa, a teacher of the Qur'an.

Example sentences

  • His excellency, Governor Mallam Ahmad El-Rufai's and I basically focus on economic matters.
  • have a look at what carlos bustamante say earlier this week mallamma did you salami that the government did I propose that Parliament suspend the

Common phrases

governor mallam

How to pronounce “mallam

Syllables:
mal · lam
Stress:
mal — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/ˈmæ.ləm/
Listen for:
the stressed /mal/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “mallam”?

“mallam” is pronounced /ˈmæ.ləm/ (mal · lam). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “mallam”?

“mallam” has 2 syllables: mal · lam.

Where is the stress in “mallam”?

The primary stress in “mallam” is on “MAL”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “mallam” mean?

In Africa, a teacher of the Qur'an.

How can I hear “mallam” used in real sentences?

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