How to Pronounce Lunacy

To pronounce "lunacy", say LUN-acy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈljuː.nə.si/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈljuː.nə.si/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lunacy”

"lunacy" has 2 syllables: lun-acy.

What does lunacy mean?

noun

  1. (of a person or group of people) The state of being mad, insanity
  2. Something deeply misguided.

Synonyms

crazecrazinessinsanitymadness

Related words

insanenessmadnessdementedinsanitycrazycrazinessinsanecraze

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lunacy"?▾

"Lunacy" has 2 syllables: lun · acy.

What is the IPA transcription of "lunacy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lunacy" is /ˈljuː.nə.si/.

What does "lunacy" mean?▾

Lunacy: (of a person or group of people) The state of being mad, insanity

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