How to Pronounce "megalomaniac"
word
ˌmɛɡəɫoʊˈmeɪniˌæk
meg-uh-loh-MAY-nee-ak
mˌɛɡələmˈeɪnɪˌæk
meg-uh-luh-MAY-ni-ak
Definition
A megalomaniac is a person who has an extremely high opinion of themselves and desires to have great power, often to an unhealthy or unrealistic degree.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɛɡəɫoʊˈmeɪniˌæk
British English
mˌɛɡələmˈeɪnɪˌæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
meg-uh-loh-MAY-nee-ak
UK
meg-uh-luh-MAY-ni-ak
Listen in Context
The dictator was called a megalomaniac by the press.
A megalomaniac often believes only they know what is best.
People tried to stop the megalomaniac from gaining more power.
He's not just confident—he acts like a total megalomaniac sometimes.