How to Pronounce "malfunction"
word
/mæɫˈfəŋkʃən/
mal-FUHNGK-shuhn
/mˌælfˈʌŋkʃən/
mal-FUHNGK-shuhn
Definition
A malfunction is when something, especially a machine or device, does not work properly or fails to operate as intended.
IPA Transcription
American English
/mæɫˈfəŋkʃən/
British English
/mˌælfˈʌŋkʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mal-FUHNGK-shuhn
UK
mal-FUHNGK-shuhn
Listen in Context
There was a malfunction in the elevator.
The computer stopped working due to a malfunction.
A malfunction can be dangerous in medical equipment.
We had to cancel the show because of a technical malfunction.