How to pronounce techniques
Say it like tek-NEEKS. Techniques has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEKS).
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- tek
- NEEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Techniques 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.
- NEEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of techniques
American and British speakers say techniques in essentially the same way: /tɛkˈniks/ in the US and /tɛkˈniːks/ in the UK.
British respelling: tek-NEEKS.
What does techniques mean?
- plural of technique How to pronounce technique
Questions about saying techniques
How do you pronounce techniques?
Say tek-NEEKS. The American pronunciation is /tɛkˈniks/. In British English it is /tɛkˈniːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in techniques?
Techniques has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEKS). Broken into parts: tek · NEEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say techniques the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛkˈniks/ and the British form is /tɛkˈniːks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.