How to pronounce kleptomaniac
Say it like klep-tuh-MAY-nee-ak. Kleptomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- klep
- tuh
- MAY
- nee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kleptomaniac 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.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of kleptomaniac
American and British speakers say kleptomaniac in essentially the same way: /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ in the US and /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: klep-tuh-MAY-nee-ak.
What does kleptomaniac mean?
- One who steals compulsively.
Words that rhyme with kleptomaniac
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Questions about saying kleptomaniac
How do you pronounce kleptomaniac?
Say klep-tuh-MAY-nee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/. In British English it is /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kleptomaniac?
Kleptomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: klep · tuh · MAY · nee · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say kleptomaniac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ and the British form is /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.