How to pronounce nymphomaniac
Say it like nim-foh-MAY-nee-ak. Nymphomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- nim
- foh
- MAY
- nee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nymphomaniac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fohKeep 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.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nymphomaniac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nim-foh-MAY-nee-ak.
What does nymphomaniac mean?
- A woman who has an excessive libido.“Xenia's such a nymphomaniac that she's not even satisfied with three lovers.”
- Of a woman, having an excessive libido.
Where does nymphomaniac come from?
From nymphomania + -ac.
Words that rhyme with nymphomaniac
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Questions about saying nymphomaniac
How do you pronounce nymphomaniac?
Say nim-foh-MAY-nee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɪmfoʊˈmeɪniˌæk/. In British English it is /ˌnɪmfəʊˈmeɪniˌæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nymphomaniac?
Nymphomaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: nim · foh · MAY · nee · ak.
Is nymphomaniac 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 /ˌnɪmfəʊˈmeɪniˌæk/ (nim-foh-MAY-nee-ak).