How to pronounce mechanics
Say it like muh-KAN-iks. Mechanics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- muh
- KAN
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mechanics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mechanics
American and British speakers say mechanics in essentially the same way: /məˈkænɪks/ in the US and /mɪˈkænɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-KAN-iks.
What does mechanics mean?
- the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
- the technical aspects of doing something“a mechanism of social control”“mechanisms of communication”
Questions about saying mechanics
How do you pronounce mechanics?
Say muh-KAN-iks. The American pronunciation is /məˈkænɪks/. In British English it is /mɪˈkænɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mechanics?
Mechanics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: muh · KAN · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say mechanics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈkænɪks/ and the British form is /mɪˈkænɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.