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histrionics

/hɪstɹiˈɑnɪks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.14 in modern English

Syllables
histri-on-ics
IPA
/hɪstɹiˈɑnɪks/
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From histrionic + -ics, see histrionic.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪks/
  • British English: /hɪstɹiˈɒnɪks/

Derived Forms

herstrionics

Frequently Paired Words

spiel histrionic

Synonyms

drama melodrama melodramatics operatics theatrical performance theatrical representation

Rhymes With

electronics onyx avionics harmonics tectonics phonics sonics microelectronics tonics mnemonics supersonics conics

Questions

How do you pronounce histrionics?
The recorded pronunciation is /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪks/.
What does histrionics mean?
Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.
Where does histrionics come from?
From histrionic + -ics, see histrionic.

How to pronounce histrionics

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