How to Pronounce "insomniac"
word
ˌɪnˈsɑmniˌæk
in-SAAM-nee-ak
ɪnsˈɒmnɪˌæk
in-SOM-nee-ak
Definition
A person who regularly has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈsɑmniˌæk
British English
ɪnsˈɒmnɪˌæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SAAM-nee-ak
UK
in-SOM-nee-ak
Listen in Context
My brother is an insomniac.
Being an insomniac makes it hard to focus during the day.
Doctors can help an insomniac find ways to sleep better.
I'm a total insomniac—I read books all night just to pass the time.