How to pronounce egomaniac
Say it like ee-goh-MAY-nee-ak. Egomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- ee
- goh
- MAY
- nee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egomaniac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohKeep 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.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of egomaniac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-goh-MAY-nee-ak.
What does egomaniac mean?
- A person obsessed with their own (supposed) importance.“He's a raving egomaniac: all he ever talks about is himself and how important he is.”
Where does egomaniac come from?
From ego- + -maniac.
Words that rhyme with egomaniac
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Questions about saying egomaniac
How do you pronounce egomaniac?
Say ee-goh-MAY-nee-ak. The American pronunciation is /iɡoʊˈmeɪniæk/. In British English it is /iɡəʊˈmeɪniæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egomaniac?
Egomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: ee · goh · MAY · nee · ak.
Is egomaniac 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 /iɡəʊˈmeɪniæk/ (ee-goh-MAY-nee-ak).