How to pronounce insomniac
Say it like in-SOM-nee-ak. Insomniac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOM).
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- in
- SOM
- nee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insomniac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep 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 insomniac
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-SOM-nee-ak.
What does insomniac mean?
- One who suffers an inability or difficulty sleeping; a sufferer from insomnia.
- Suffering from or pertaining to insomnia.
Where does insomniac come from?
From insomnia + -ac.
Questions about saying insomniac
How do you pronounce insomniac?
Say in-SOM-nee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɑmniˌæk/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɒmniæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insomniac?
Insomniac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOM). Broken into parts: in · SOM · nee · ak.
Is insomniac pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪnˈsɒmniæk/ (in-SOM-nee-ak).