How to Pronounce Kleptomania

To pronounce "kleptomania", say KLEPT-om-an-ia — 4 syllables, IPA /-ˈmeɪnjə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/-ˈmeɪnjə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kleptomania”

"kleptomania" has 4 syllables: klept-om-an-ia. It rhymes with cleptomania, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cleptomania — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kleptomania mean?

noun

  1. A psychological disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsession with stealing without economic or material need.

Words that rhyme with kleptomania

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cleptomania

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kleptomania"?▾

"Kleptomania" has 4 syllables: klept · om · an · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "kleptomania"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kleptomania" is /-ˈmeɪnjə/.

What does "kleptomania" mean?▾

Kleptomania: A psychological disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsession with stealing without economic or material need.

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