How to pronounce technical
Say it like TEK-nih-kul. Technical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK).
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- TEK
- nih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Technical 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.
- 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 technical
American and British speakers say technical in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛknɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈtɛknɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEK-nih-kul.
What does technical mean?
- of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill“his technical innovation was his brushwork”“the technical dazzle of her dancing”
- characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences“a technical problem”“highly technical matters hardly suitable for the general public”
- of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles“technical college”“technological development”
- a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it
- (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play
Where does technical come from?
For the late 20th-century origin of the noun sense (vehicle), see Wikipedia.
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Questions about saying technical
How do you pronounce technical?
Say TEK-nih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛknɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɛknɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in technical?
Technical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK). Broken into parts: TEK · nih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say technical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛknɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtɛknɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.