How to pronounce oniomaniac
Say it like oh-nee-oh-MAY-nee-ak. Oniomaniac has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY).
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- oh
- nee
- oh
- MAY
- nee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oniomaniac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of oniomaniac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-nih-oh-MAY-nih-ak.
What does oniomaniac mean?
- A sufferer from oniomania.
Words that rhyme with oniomaniac
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Questions about saying oniomaniac
How do you pronounce oniomaniac?
Say oh-nee-oh-MAY-nee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊnioʊˈmeɪniæk/. In British English it is /ˌəʊnɪəʊˈmeɪnɪæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oniomaniac?
Oniomaniac has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY). Broken into parts: oh · nee · oh · MAY · nee · ak.
Is oniomaniac 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 /ˌəʊnɪəʊˈmeɪnɪæk/ (oh-nih-oh-MAY-nih-ak).