How to pronounce mythomania
Say it like mith-oh-MAY-nee-uh. Mythomania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- mith
- oh
- MAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mythomania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- 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 mythomania
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mith-oh-MAY-nee-uh.
What does mythomania mean?
- A compulsion to tell lies and exaggerate the truth.
Words that rhyme with mythomania
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Questions about saying mythomania
How do you pronounce mythomania?
Say mith-oh-MAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪθoʊˈmeɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌmɪθəʊˈmeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mythomania?
Mythomania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: mith · oh · MAY · nee · uh.
Is mythomania 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 /ˌmɪθəʊˈmeɪniə/ (mith-oh-MAY-nee-uh).