How to Pronounce "malevolent"
word
məˈɫɛvəɫənt
muh-LEV-uh-luhnt
məlˈɛvələnt
muh-LEV-uh-luhnt
Definition
Someone or something that is malevolent wants to harm others or has evil intentions.
IPA Transcription
American English
məˈɫɛvəɫənt
British English
məlˈɛvələnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-LEV-uh-luhnt
UK
muh-LEV-uh-luhnt
Listen in Context
The villain had a malevolent plan to hurt the city.
Some people believe in malevolent spirits that cause trouble.
Her malevolent look made everyone uncomfortable.
You could almost feel his malevolent intentions in the room.