How to Pronounce Fanatical

To pronounce "fanatical", say FAN-at-ic-al — 4 syllables, IPA /fəˈnætɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/fəˈnætɪkəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fanatical”

"fanatical" has 4 syllables: fan-at-ic-al. It rhymes with problematical and mathematical, if that helps it stick.

What does fanatical mean?

adjective

  1. Having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause.

Words that rhyme with fanatical

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

problematicalmathematicalgrammaticalviaticalcatecholstaticalatticalsabbatical

Related words

fanaticpassionateoverzealousrabidfanaticismsectarianbigotedultranationalist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fanatical"?▾

"Fanatical" has 4 syllables: fan · at · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "fanatical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fanatical" is /fəˈnætɪkəl/.

What does "fanatical" mean?▾

Fanatical: Having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause.

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