How to pronounce techne
Say it like TEK-nee. Techne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɛkni/TEK-nee
UK British/ˈtɛkni/TEK-nee
- TEK
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Techne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of techne
American and British speakers say techne in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛkni/ in the US and /ˈtɛkni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEK-nee.
What does techne mean?
noun
- craft; practice; making or doing, as contrasted with episteme or knowing
Questions about saying techne
How do you pronounce techne?
Say TEK-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛkni/. In British English it is /ˈtɛkni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in techne?
Techne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK). Broken into parts: TEK · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say techne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛkni/ and the British form is /ˈtɛkni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.