How to pronounce mechanically
Say it like muh-KAN-ih-klee. Mechanically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- muh
- KAN
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mechanically 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mechanically
American and British speakers say mechanically in essentially the same way: /məˈkænɪkli/ in the US and /məˈkænɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-KAN-ih-klee.
What does mechanically mean?
- From a mechanical point of view.“mechanically speaking”
- In a mechanical manner, mindlessly, thoughtlessly, automatically, without thinking.
Where does mechanically come from?
From mechanical + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with mechanically
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Questions about saying mechanically
How do you pronounce mechanically?
Say muh-KAN-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /məˈkænɪkli/. In British English it is /məˈkænɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mechanically?
Mechanically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: muh · KAN · ih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say mechanically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈkænɪkli/ and the British form is /məˈkænɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.