How to pronounce technic
Say it like TEK-nik. Technic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK).
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- TEK
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Technic 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.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of technic
American and British speakers say technic in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛknɪk/ in the US and /ˈtɛknɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEK-nik.
What does technic mean?
- Technique.
- Technical terms or objects; things pertaining to the practice of an art or science.
- The doctrine of arts in general; those branches of learning that relate to the arts.
- Technical.
Questions about saying technic
How do you pronounce technic?
Say TEK-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛknɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtɛknɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in technic?
Technic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK). Broken into parts: TEK · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say technic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛknɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtɛknɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.