How to pronounce “mal”
Hear how “mal (badly, bad)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | badly, bad |
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| Syllables | mal (1) |
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| Stress | One syllable, so there is nothing to choose. |
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| IPA | /ˈmal/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Hoy me siento mal.I feel bad today.
Dormí muy mal anoche.I slept very badly last night.
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