How do you pronounce "lunatic"?

In American English: /ˈluːnəˌtɪk/ (LOON-uh-tik). In British English: /lˈuːnətˌɪk/ (L-oon-uht). In Canadian English: /ˈluːnəˌtɪk/ (LOON-uh-tik). In Australian English: /lˈuːnətˌɪk/ (L-oon-uht).

Is "lunatic" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈluːnəˌtɪk/ (LOON-uh-tik), while in British English it's /lˈuːnətˌɪk/ (L-oon-uht).

How to Pronounce "lunatic"

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lunatic

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/ˈluːnəˌtɪk/

LOON-uh-tik

Syllable Breakdown

luːnlu·əna·tɪktic

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