How to pronounce electromechanical
Say it like il-ek-troh-muh-KAN-ih-kul. Electromechanical has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAN).
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- il
- ek
- troh
- muh
- KAN
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electromechanical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electromechanical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: il-ek-troh-muh-KAN-ih-kul.
What does electromechanical mean?
- Related to both electricity (or electronics) and mechanics.
- An electromechanical component or device.
Where does electromechanical come from?
From electro- + mechanical.
Words that rhyme with electromechanical
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Questions about saying electromechanical
How do you pronounce electromechanical?
Say il-ek-troh-muh-KAN-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌlɛktroʊməˈkænɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪˌlɛktrəʊməˈkænɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electromechanical?
Electromechanical has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAN). Broken into parts: il · ek · troh · muh · KAN · ih · kul.
Is electromechanical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪˌlɛktrəʊməˈkænɪkəl/ (il-ek-troh-muh-KAN-ih-kul).