How to pronounce mechanized
Say it like MEK-uh-nyzd. Mechanized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK).
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- MEK
- uh
- nyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mechanized 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.
- nyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mechanized
American and British speakers say mechanized in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEK-uh-nyzd.
What does mechanized mean?
- simple past and past participle of mechanize How to pronounce mechanize
- Equipped with machinery.
- Equipped with armored motor vehicles; compare motorized (“equipped with unarmoured vehicles”).
Questions about saying mechanized
How do you pronounce mechanized?
Say MEK-uh-nyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mechanized?
Mechanized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK). Broken into parts: MEK · uh · nyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say mechanized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.