How to pronounce dromomania
Say it like droh-moh-MAY-nee-uh. Dromomania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- droh
- moh
- MAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dromomania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- drohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dromomania
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: droh-moh-MAY-nee-uh.
What does dromomania mean?
- An irrational impulse to wander or travel without purpose.
Where does dromomania come from?
From dromo- + -mania.
Words that rhyme with dromomania
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Questions about saying dromomania
How do you pronounce dromomania?
Say droh-moh-MAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdroʊmoʊˈmeɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌdrəʊməʊˈmeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dromomania?
Dromomania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: droh · moh · MAY · nee · uh.
Is dromomania pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdrəʊməʊˈmeɪniə/ (droh-moh-MAY-nee-uh).