How to Pronounce "maniacs"
word
/ˈmeɪniˌæks/
MAY-nee-aks
/mˈeɪnɪˌæks/
MAY-nee-aks
Definition
People who behave in a very wild, violent, or extremely enthusiastic way, often seeming mentally unstable. Sometimes used exaggeratively for people who are just very energetic or obsessed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmeɪniˌæks/
British English
/mˈeɪnɪˌæks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAY-nee-aks
UK
MAY-nee-aks
Listen in Context
The two men acted like maniacs during the argument.
Some maniacs were shouting in the street last night.
Those drivers are maniacs on the highway.
My friends are total maniacs when it comes to video games.