How to pronounce mythomaniac
Say it like mith-uh-MAY-nee-ak. Mythomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- mith
- uh
- MAY
- nee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mythomaniac 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mythomaniac
American and British speakers say mythomaniac in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪθəˈmeɪniæk/ in the US and /ˌmɪθəˈmeɪniæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: mith-uh-MAY-nee-ak.
What does mythomaniac mean?
- Someone who suffers from mythomania.
Where does mythomaniac come from?
Borrowed from French mythomane.
Words that rhyme with mythomaniac
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mythomaniac.
Questions about saying mythomaniac
How do you pronounce mythomaniac?
Say mith-uh-MAY-nee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪθəˈmeɪniæk/. In British English it is /ˌmɪθəˈmeɪniæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mythomaniac?
Mythomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: mith · uh · MAY · nee · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say mythomaniac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪθəˈmeɪniæk/ and the British form is /ˌmɪθəˈmeɪniæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.