How to pronounce monomania
Say it like mah-noh-MAY-nee-uh. Monomania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- mah
- noh
- MAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monomania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nohKeep 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 monomania
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mon-oh-MAY-neer.
What does monomania mean?
- Excessive interest or concentration on a singular object or subject.“It was apparent to all but himself that what was once idle curiosity had become a monomania.”
- A pathological obsession with one person, thing or idea.
Words that rhyme with monomania
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monomania.
Questions about saying monomania
How do you pronounce monomania?
Say mah-noh-MAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monomania?
Monomania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: mah · noh · MAY · nee · uh.
Is monomania pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ (mon-oh-MAY-neer).