How to pronounce megalomania
Say it like meg-uh-loh-MAY-nee-uh. Megalomania has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY).
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- meg
- uh
- loh
- MAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megalomania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- megGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 megalomania
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: meg-uh-loh-MAY-nee-uh.
What does megalomania mean?
- A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.
- An obsession with grandiose or extravagant things or actions.
Where does megalomania come from?
Borrowed from French mégalomanie; equivalent to megalo- + -mania.
Questions about saying megalomania
How do you pronounce megalomania?
Say meg-uh-loh-MAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌmɛɡələʊˈmeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megalomania?
Megalomania has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY). Broken into parts: meg · uh · loh · MAY · nee · uh.
Is megalomania pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌmɛɡələʊˈmeɪniə/ (meg-uh-loh-MAY-nee-uh).