How to pronounce mnemotechnical
Say it like nem-oh-TEK-nih-kul. Mnemotechnical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- nem
- oh
- TEK
- nih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mnemotechnical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mnemotechnical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nem-oh-TEK-nih-kul.
What does mnemotechnical mean?
- Of or pertaining to mnemotechny.
Questions about saying mnemotechnical
How do you pronounce mnemotechnical?
Say nem-oh-TEK-nih-kul. The American pronunciation is /nɛmoʊˈtɛknɪkəl/. In British English it is /nɛməʊˈtɛknɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mnemotechnical?
Mnemotechnical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: nem · oh · TEK · nih · kul.
Is mnemotechnical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /nɛməʊˈtɛknɪkəl/ (nem-oh-TEK-nih-kul).