How to Pronounce "necromancer"
word
ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsɝ
NEK-ruh-man-ser
nˈɛkɹəʊmənsɐ
nek-ROH-man-suh
Definition
A necromancer is someone who claims to communicate with the dead, usually by performing magic or rituals. In stories and fantasy, a necromancer is often a powerful sorcerer who can use the power of the dead.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsɝ
British English
nˈɛkɹəʊmənsɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEK-ruh-man-ser
UK
nek-ROH-man-suh
Listen in Context
The necromancer cast a spell to speak with the dead.
A necromancer can raise skeletons to fight for him.
The village feared the old necromancer who lived in the woods.
In fantasy novels, the necromancer is almost always the villain.