How to pronounce technicalia
Say it like tek-nih-KAY-lee-uh. Technicalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
- tek
- nih
- KAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Technicalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of technicalia
American and British speakers say technicalia in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛknɪˈkeɪliə/ in the US and /ˌtɛknɪˈkeɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tek-nih-KAY-lee-uh.
What does technicalia mean?
- Technical details, especially ones that are tedious or of little interest to nonspecialists; technicalities.
- Technical language; jargon.
Where does technicalia come from?
By surface analysis, technical + -ia (“a collection of things”).
Words that rhyme with technicalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of technicalia.
Questions about saying technicalia
How do you pronounce technicalia?
Say tek-nih-KAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛknɪˈkeɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌtɛknɪˈkeɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in technicalia?
Technicalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: tek · nih · KAY · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say technicalia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛknɪˈkeɪliə/ and the British form is /ˌtɛknɪˈkeɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.