How to pronounce nymphomaniacs
Say it like nim-foh-MAY-nee-aks. Nymphomaniacs has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- nim
- foh
- MAY
- nee
- aks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nymphomaniacs 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.
- aksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nymphomaniacs
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nim-foh-MAY-nee-aks.
What does nymphomaniacs mean?
- plural of nymphomaniac How to pronounce nymphomaniac
Questions about saying nymphomaniacs
How do you pronounce nymphomaniacs?
Say nim-foh-MAY-nee-aks. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɪmfoʊˈmeɪniˌæks/. In British English it is /ˌnɪmfəʊˈmeɪniˌæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nymphomaniacs?
Nymphomaniacs has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: nim · foh · MAY · nee · aks.
Is nymphomaniacs 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 /ˌnɪmfəʊˈmeɪniˌæks/ (nim-foh-MAY-nee-aks).