How to pronounce pyromaniac
Say it like py-roh-MAY-nee-ak. Pyromaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- py
- roh
- MAY
- nee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyromaniac 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.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pyromaniac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: py-roh-MAY-nee-ak.
What does pyromaniac mean?
- A person experiencing pyromania.
Where does pyromaniac come from?
From pyro- + -maniac.
Words that rhyme with pyromaniac
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Questions about saying pyromaniac
How do you pronounce pyromaniac?
Say py-roh-MAY-nee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪrəʊˈmeɪniæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyromaniac?
Pyromaniac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: py · roh · MAY · nee · ak.
Is pyromaniac 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 /ˌpaɪrəʊˈmeɪniæk/ (py-roh-MAY-nee-ak).