How to pronounce maniacal
Say it like muh-NY-uh-kul. Maniacal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- muh
- NY
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maniacal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maniacal
American and British speakers say maniacal in essentially the same way: /məˈnaɪəkəl/ in the US and /məˈnaɪəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-NY-uh-kul.
What does maniacal mean?
- Like a maniac; insane; frenzied.
Where does maniacal come from?
From maniac + -al.
Words that rhyme with maniacal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maniacal.
Questions about saying maniacal
How do you pronounce maniacal?
Say muh-NY-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /məˈnaɪəkəl/. In British English it is /məˈnaɪəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maniacal?
Maniacal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: muh · NY · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say maniacal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈnaɪəkəl/ and the British form is /məˈnaɪəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.