How to Pronounce "fanatic"
word
/fəˈnætɪk/
fə-NAT-ik
/fɐnˈætɪk/
fuh-NAT-ik
Definition
A fanatic is a person who has an extreme and often unreasonable enthusiasm or devotion for something, such as a religion, hobby, or sports team.
IPA Transcription
American English
/fəˈnætɪk/
British English
/fɐnˈætɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fə-NAT-ik
UK
fuh-NAT-ik
Listen in Context
He is a fanatic about football.
A religious fanatic can be very dangerous.
The museum is full of art fanatics.
Online arguments often turn heated when political fanatics get involved.