How to pronounce mania
Say it like MAY-nee-uh. Mania has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 mania
American and British speakers say mania in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪniə/ in the US and /ˈmeɪniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-nee-uh.
What does mania mean?
- Violent derangement of mind; madness; insanity.
- Excessive or unreasonable desire; insane passion affecting one or many people; fanaticism.
- The state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels.
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Questions about saying mania
How do you pronounce mania?
Say MAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪniə/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mania?
Mania has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say mania the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪniə/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.