How to pronounce maniacally
Say it like muh-NY-klee. Maniacally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- muh
- NY
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maniacally 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.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maniacally
American and British speakers say maniacally in essentially the same way: /məˈnaɪkli/ in the US and /məˈnaɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-NY-klee.
What does maniacally mean?
- In a maniacal manner; frantically.
Where does maniacally come from?
From maniacal + -ly.
Words that rhyme with maniacally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maniacally.
Questions about saying maniacally
How do you pronounce maniacally?
Say muh-NY-klee. The American pronunciation is /məˈnaɪkli/. In British English it is /məˈnaɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maniacally?
Maniacally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: muh · NY · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say maniacally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈnaɪkli/ and the British form is /məˈnaɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.