How to pronounce mechanize
Say it like MEK-uh-nyze. Mechanize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK).
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- MEK
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mechanize 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.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mechanize
American and British speakers say mechanize in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEK-uh-nyze.
What does mechanize mean?
- To equip something with machinery.
- To equip a military unit with tanks and other armed vehicles.
- To make something routine, automatic or monotonous.
Questions about saying mechanize
How do you pronounce mechanize?
Say MEK-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mechanize?
Mechanize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK). Broken into parts: MEK · uh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say mechanize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.