How to pronounce monomaniac
Say it like mon-oh-MAY-nih-ak. Monomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- mon
- oh
- MAY
- nih
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monomaniac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 monomaniac
- 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-nih-ak.
What does monomaniac mean?
- A person who is obsessed with a single thing, to the exclusion of other concerns.
- Focused on one thing above all others.
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Questions about saying monomaniac
How do you pronounce monomaniac?
Say mon-oh-MAY-nih-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪnɪæk/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monomaniac?
Monomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: mon · oh · MAY · nih · ak.
Is monomaniac pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪæk/ (mon-oh-MAY-nih-ak).