How to pronounce melomaniac
Say it like mel-oh-MAY-nih-ak. Melomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- mel
- oh
- MAY
- nih
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melomaniac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- melGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of melomaniac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mel-oh-MAY-nih-ak.
What does melomaniac mean?
- One with an abnormal fondness of music; a person who loves music.
Questions about saying melomaniac
How do you pronounce melomaniac?
Say mel-oh-MAY-nih-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛloʊˈmeɪnɪæk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛləʊˈmeɪnɪæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melomaniac?
Melomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: mel · oh · MAY · nih · ak.
Is melomaniac 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 /ˌmɛləʊˈmeɪnɪæk/ (mel-oh-MAY-nih-ak).