How to pronounce amnesiac
Say it like am-NEE-zee-ak. Amnesiac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- am
- NEE
- zee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amnesiac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of amnesiac
American and British speakers say amnesiac in essentially the same way: /æmˈniziˌæk/ in the US and /æmˈniːziˌæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-NEE-zee-ak.
What does amnesiac mean?
- A person who suffers from amnesia.
Where does amnesiac come from?
From amnesia + -ac.
Words that rhyme with amnesiac
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Questions about saying amnesiac
How do you pronounce amnesiac?
Say am-NEE-zee-ak. The American pronunciation is /æmˈniziˌæk/. In British English it is /æmˈniːziˌæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amnesiac?
Amnesiac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: am · NEE · zee · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say amnesiac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmˈniziˌæk/ and the British form is /æmˈniːziˌæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.