how to pronounce manic

/ˈmæn.ɪk/

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manic is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of manic in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… that's like a manic one once already on …”

meaning of manic

Manic means having or showing a high level of energy, enthusiasm, or activity.

manic frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word manic occurs in english on average 2.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.