How to pronounce fanatical
Say it like fuh-NAT-ih-kul. Fanatical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT).
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- fuh
- NAT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanatical 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fanatical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-NAT-ih-kul.
What does fanatical mean?
- Having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause.“fanatical devotion”
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Questions about saying fanatical
How do you pronounce fanatical?
Say fuh-NAT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnætɪkəl/. In British English it is /fəˈnætɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanatical?
Fanatical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT). Broken into parts: fuh · NAT · ih · kul.
Is fanatical 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 /fəˈnætɪkəl/ (fuh-NAT-ih-kul).