How to pronounce maniacs
Say it like MAY-nee-aks. Maniacs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- nee
- aks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maniacs 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.
- aksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of maniacs
American and British speakers say maniacs in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪniˌæks/ in the US and /ˈmeɪniˌæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-nee-aks.
What does maniacs mean?
- plural of maniac How to pronounce maniac
Questions about saying maniacs
How do you pronounce maniacs?
Say MAY-nee-aks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪniˌæks/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪniˌæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maniacs?
Maniacs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · nee · aks.
Do Americans and Brits say maniacs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪniˌæks/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪniˌæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.