How to pronounce pyromania
Say it like py-roh-MAY-nee-uh. Pyromania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- py
- roh
- MAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyromania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep 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 pyromania
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: py-roh-MAY-nee-uh.
What does pyromania mean?
- A compulsive disorder characterized by obsession with fire or uncontrollable urges to start fires.
Where does pyromania come from?
From pyro- + -mania.
Words that rhyme with pyromania
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Questions about saying pyromania
How do you pronounce pyromania?
Say py-roh-MAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪrəʊˈmeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyromania?
Pyromania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: py · roh · MAY · nee · uh.
Is pyromania 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 /ˌpaɪrəʊˈmeɪniə/ (py-roh-MAY-nee-uh).