How to pronounce mnemotechnic
Say it like nee-muh-TEK-nik. Mnemotechnic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- nee
- muh
- TEK
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mnemotechnic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mnemotechnic
American and British speakers say mnemotechnic in essentially the same way: /ˌniməˈtɛknɪk/ in the US and /ˌniːməˈtɛknɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: nee-muh-TEK-nik.
What does mnemotechnic mean?
- Of or pertaining to mnemotechny.
Where does mnemotechnic come from?
From mnemo- + technic.
Words that rhyme with mnemotechnic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mnemotechnic.
Questions about saying mnemotechnic
How do you pronounce mnemotechnic?
Say nee-muh-TEK-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˌniməˈtɛknɪk/. In British English it is /ˌniːməˈtɛknɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mnemotechnic?
Mnemotechnic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: nee · muh · TEK · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say mnemotechnic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌniməˈtɛknɪk/ and the British form is /ˌniːməˈtɛknɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.