How to pronounce mechanisms
Say it like MEK-uh-niz-umz. Mechanisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK).
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- MEK
- uh
- niz
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mechanisms 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.
- nizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mechanisms
American and British speakers say mechanisms in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəmz/ in the US and /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEK-uh-niz-umz.
What does mechanisms mean?
- plural of mechanism How to pronounce mechanism
Questions about saying mechanisms
How do you pronounce mechanisms?
Say MEK-uh-niz-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəmz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mechanisms?
Mechanisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK). Broken into parts: MEK · uh · niz · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say mechanisms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəmz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.