malice

/ˈmælɪs/

Syllables mal·ice

Stress MAL-ice

Phonics Breakdown

mal

/mæl/

short a

ice

/ɪs/

soft c

Meaning

the intention or desire to do evil or cause harm

Sound Reference

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mal=/mæl/(mallet) + ice=/ɪs/(kiss)

Example

He spoke without malice.