How to Pronounce "erotomania"
word
ɪˌrɑtəˈmeɪniə
ih-RAH-tuh-MAY-nee-uh
ɪɹˌəʊtəmˈeɪniə
ih-ROH-tuh-MAY-nee-uh
Definition
A psychological condition in which a person believes that someone else, often of higher social status, is in love with them, even when this is not true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˌrɑtəˈmeɪniə
British English
ɪɹˌəʊtəmˈeɪniə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-RAH-tuh-MAY-nee-uh
UK
ih-ROH-tuh-MAY-nee-uh
Listen in Context
Erotomania is a rare mental disorder.
People with erotomania believe someone loves them.
Doctors study erotomania in hospitals.
He was diagnosed with erotomania after repeatedly sending letters to a celebrity.