How to pronounce megalomaniac
Say it like meg-uh-loh-MAY-nee-ak. Megalomaniac has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY).
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- meg
- uh
- loh
- MAY
- nee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megalomaniac 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.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of megalomaniac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: meg-uh-loh-MAY-nee-ak.
What does megalomaniac mean?
- One affected with or exhibiting megalomania.
- Of, exhibiting, or affected with megalomania.
Where does megalomaniac come from?
By surface analysis, megalomania + -ac, or, by surface analysis, megalo- + -maniac.
Words that rhyme with megalomaniac
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Questions about saying megalomaniac
How do you pronounce megalomaniac?
Say meg-uh-loh-MAY-nee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniˌæk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛɡələʊˈmeɪniˌæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megalomaniac?
Megalomaniac has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY). Broken into parts: meg · uh · loh · MAY · nee · ak.
Is megalomaniac 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 /ˌmɛɡələʊˈmeɪniˌæk/ (meg-uh-loh-MAY-nee-ak).