How to pronounce fanatic
Say it like fuh-NAT-ik. Fanatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT).
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- fuh
- NAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fanatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-NAT-ik.
What does fanatic mean?
- A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause.“A zealot can't change his mind. A fanatic can't change his mind and won't change the subject., Winston Churchill (attributed)”
- Fanatical.
Where does fanatic come from?
First attested in 1525.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fanatic
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Questions about saying fanatic
How do you pronounce fanatic?
Say fuh-NAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnætɪk/. In British English it is /fəˈnætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanatic?
Fanatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT). Broken into parts: fuh · NAT · ik.
Is fanatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fəˈnætɪk/ (fuh-NAT-ik).