How to pronounce kleptomania
Say it like klep-tuh-MAY-nee-uh. Kleptomania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- klep
- tuh
- MAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kleptomania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 kleptomania
American and British speakers say kleptomania in essentially the same way: /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniə/ in the US and /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: klep-tuh-MAY-nee-uh.
What does kleptomania mean?
- A psychological disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsession with stealing without economic or material need.
Words that rhyme with kleptomania
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Questions about saying kleptomania
How do you pronounce kleptomania?
Say klep-tuh-MAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kleptomania?
Kleptomania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: klep · tuh · MAY · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say kleptomania the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniə/ and the British form is /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.