How to pronounce lunatics
Say it like LOO-nuh-tiks. Lunatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- nuh
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunatics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tiksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lunatics
American and British speakers say lunatics in essentially the same way: /ˈlunəˌtɪks/ in the US and /ˈluːnəˌtɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-nuh-tiks.
What does lunatics mean?
- plural of lunatic How to pronounce lunatic
Questions about saying lunatics
How do you pronounce lunatics?
Say LOO-nuh-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ˈlunəˌtɪks/. In British English it is /ˈluːnəˌtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunatics?
Lunatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · nuh · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say lunatics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlunəˌtɪks/ and the British form is /ˈluːnəˌtɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.