How to pronounce mecca
Say it like MEK-uh. Mecca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mecca. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MEK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mecca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mecca
American and British speakers say mecca in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛkə/ in the US and /ˈmɛkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEK-uh.
What does mecca mean?
- Alternative form of Mecca.
Questions about saying mecca
How do you pronounce mecca?
Say MEK-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛkə/. In British English it is /ˈmɛkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mecca?
Mecca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK). Broken into parts: MEK · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say mecca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛkə/ and the British form is /ˈmɛkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.