How to Pronounce Fanatic

To pronounce "fanatic", say FAN-at-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /fəˈnæt.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/fəˈnæt.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fanatic”

"fanatic" has 3 syllables: fan-at-ic. It rhymes with enigmatic and pragmatic, if that helps it stick.

What does fanatic mean?

noun

  1. A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.

adjective

  1. Fanatical.
  2. Showing evidence of possession by a god or demon; frenzied, overzealous.

Words that rhyme with fanatic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enigmaticpragmaticerraticecstaticemblematicaxiomaticemphaticstaticmelodramaticdogmaticidiosyncraticautocratic

Related words

fanaticalfiendpassionateoverzealousrabidfanaticismzealotdevotee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fanatic"?▾

"Fanatic" has 3 syllables: fan · at · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "fanatic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fanatic" is /fəˈnæt.ɪk/.

What does "fanatic" mean?▾

Fanatic: A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.

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