Learn How to Pronounce malleability
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
malleability
Definition:
(nou) the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped without breaking
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌmælɪəˈbɪlɪti
Examples:
This is the result of gold's properties of malleability and ductility.
Gold has the highest ductility and malleability of all metals.
Learn more about:malleability
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: malleability
Learn Individual Sounds
Break malleability down into individual sounds such as ˌmælɪəˈbɪlɪti. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say malleability in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say malleability in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with malleability.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of malleability pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mal-lea-'bility." The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: /ˌmæl.i.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ (US), /ˌmæl.i.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "bility" part to emphasize the right syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "a" in "malleability" as /æ/ instead of /ə/. This can lead to mispronunciation. The correct pronunciation is /ˌmæl.i.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/. Tip: Practice saying "malleability" slowly, paying attention to the unstressed vowel sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners often pronounce the "i" in "bility" too short, saying /ˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ instead of /ˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/. Tip: Extend the vowel slightly to match the correct pronunciation and ensure clarity.
- Missing the schwa: Some speakers omit the schwa sound /ə/ in the first syllable, saying "mal-lee-ability." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: /ˌmæl.i.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/. Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often contain a schwa sound, making them softer.
- Final "t" sound: Many learners drop the final "t" sound in "malleability," pronouncing it as /ˌmæl.i.əˈbɪl.i/. The correct pronunciation includes the "t": /ˌmæl.i.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/. Tip: Practice the final syllable to ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly.