How do you pronounce "malaise"?

In American English: /mæˈleɪz/ (ma-LAYZ). In British English: /malˈeɪz/ (MAL). In Canadian English: /mæˈleɪz/ (ma-LAYZ). In Australian English: /malˈeɪz/ (MAL).

Is "malaise" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /mæˈleɪz/ (ma-LAYZ), while in British English it's /malˈeɪz/ (MAL).

How to Pronounce "malaise"

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malaise

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/mæˈleɪz/

ma-LAYZ

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mæmal·leɪzaise

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