How to pronounce trichomania
Say it like trik-oh-MAY-nee-uh. Trichomania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- trik
- oh
- MAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trichomania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trichomania
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: trik-oh-MAY-nee-uh.
What does trichomania mean?
- A mania for, or passionate interest in, long hair.
Words that rhyme with trichomania
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Questions about saying trichomania
How do you pronounce trichomania?
Say trik-oh-MAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrɪkoʊˈmeɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌtrɪkəʊˈmeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trichomania?
Trichomania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: trik · oh · MAY · nee · uh.
Is trichomania 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 /ˌtrɪkəʊˈmeɪniə/ (trik-oh-MAY-nee-uh).