How to pronounce mechanist
Say it like MEK-uh-nist. Mechanist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK).
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- MEK
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mechanist 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mechanist
American and British speakers say mechanist in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛkənɪst/ in the US and /ˈmɛkənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEK-uh-nist.
What does mechanist mean?
- A person who takes a mechanical view; someone who subscribes to mechanism.
Where does mechanist come from?
From mechanism + -ist.
Questions about saying mechanist
How do you pronounce mechanist?
Say MEK-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛkənɪst/. In British English it is /ˈmɛkənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mechanist?
Mechanist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK). Broken into parts: MEK · uh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say mechanist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛkənɪst/ and the British form is /ˈmɛkənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.