How to pronounce technique
Say it like tek-NEEK. Technique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEK).
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- tek
- NEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Technique pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of technique
American and British speakers say technique in essentially the same way: /tɛkˈnik/ in the US and /tɛkˈniːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: tek-NEEK.
What does technique mean?
- a practical method or art applied to some particular task
- skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity“practice greatly improves proficiency”
Words that rhyme with technique
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of technique.
Questions about saying technique
How do you pronounce technique?
Say tek-NEEK. The American pronunciation is /tɛkˈnik/. In British English it is /tɛkˈniːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in technique?
Technique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEK). Broken into parts: tek · NEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say technique the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛkˈnik/ and the British form is /tɛkˈniːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.