To pronounce "maniac", say MAN-iac — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmeɪniˌæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmeɪniˌæk/
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"maniac" has 2 syllables: man-iac. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Maniac" has 2 syllables: man · iac.
The IPA transcription of "maniac" is /ˈmeɪniˌæk/.
Maniac: An insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania.
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