malpractice

/ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/

Syllables mal·prac·tice

Stress mal-PRAC-tice

Phonics Breakdown

mal

/mæl/

short a

prac

/præk/

short a

tice

/tɪs/

short i

Meaning

professional misconduct or improper treatment, especially by a lawyer or doctor

Sound Reference

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mal=/mæl/(mallet) + prac=/præk/(practice) + tice=/tɪs/(justice)

Example

The doctor was sued for malpractice.