How to pronounce mechanic
Say it like muh-KAN-ik. Mechanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- muh
- KAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mechanic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mechanic
American and British speakers say mechanic in essentially the same way: /məˈkænɪk/ in the US and /mɪˈkænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-KAN-ik.
What does mechanic mean?
- a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
- someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
- resembling the action of a machine“from blank to blank a threadless way I pushed mechanic feet”
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Words that rhyme with mechanic
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Questions about saying mechanic
How do you pronounce mechanic?
Say muh-KAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /məˈkænɪk/. In British English it is /mɪˈkænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mechanic?
Mechanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: muh · KAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say mechanic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈkænɪk/ and the British form is /mɪˈkænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.