How to pronounce mech
Say it like MEK. Mech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mech 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.
American vs British pronunciation of mech
American and British speakers say mech in essentially the same way: /mɛk/ in the US and /mɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEK.
What does mech mean?
- A large piloted combat robot.
- A robot.
Where does mech come from?
Ultimately from mechanical, mechanic, perhaps via mecha.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with mech
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mech.
Questions about saying mech
How do you pronounce mech?
Say MEK. The American pronunciation is /mɛk/. In British English it is /mɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mech?
Mech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEK.
Do Americans and Brits say mech the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛk/ and the British form is /mɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.