How to Pronounce "lunacy"
word
ˈɫunəsi
LOO-nuh-see
lˈuːnəsi
LOO-nuh-see
Definition
Lunacy means extreme foolishness or crazy behavior; originally, it also referred to severe mental illness, but now it's mostly used to describe actions that seem wildly unreasonable or senseless.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫunəsi
British English
lˈuːnəsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOO-nuh-see
UK
LOO-nuh-see
Listen in Context
Jumping into that river in winter is pure lunacy.
Many thought her decision to quit her job was lunacy.
The plan was rejected because of its apparent lunacy.
It's sheer lunacy to drive this fast in the snow.