How to Pronounce "dipsomaniac"
word
ˌdɪpsoʊˈmeɪniˌæk
dip-soh-MAY-nee-ak
dˌɪpsəmˈeɪnɪˌæk
dip-suh-MAY-ni-ak
Definition
A dipsomaniac is a person who has a strong, uncontrollable craving for alcohol and often drinks to excess. It is an old-fashioned word and is now rarely used in everyday conversation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪpsoʊˈmeɪniˌæk
British English
dˌɪpsəmˈeɪnɪˌæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dip-soh-MAY-nee-ak
UK
dip-suh-MAY-ni-ak
Listen in Context
He is a dipsomaniac, unable to stop drinking alcohol.
The novel describes a dipsomaniac character.
Being a dipsomaniac affected his health.
Everyone in town knew he was a dipsomaniac, but few understood his struggle.