How to pronounce manic
Say it like MAN-ik. Manic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of manic
American and British speakers say manic in essentially the same way: /ˈmænɪk/ in the US and /ˈmænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-ik.
What does manic mean?
- Characterized by mania or craziness; wicked.
- Suffering from mania (the state of an abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels).
- A person exhibiting mania.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with manic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manic.
Questions about saying manic
How do you pronounce manic?
Say MAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manic?
Manic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say manic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.