How to pronounce "mechanic"

mechanic

Noun
American
/məˈkænɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

me chan ic

How natives say mechanic

British
/məˈkænɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

me chan ic

How natives say mechanic

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a relaxed 'muh' sound using a schwa vowel.

  • Emphasize 'kan' with an open mouth as in 'cat'.

  • End with 'ik', a short vowel sound.

Common Mistakes

  • mispronouncing as ME-cha-nic

  • emphasizing 'me' instead of 'kan'

  • saying 'ick' instead of 'ik'

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a relaxed 'muh' sound using a schwa vowel.

  • Emphasize 'kan' with an open mouth as in 'cat'.

  • End with 'ik', a short vowel sound.

common mistakes

  • mispronouncing as ME-cha-nic

  • emphasizing 'me' instead of 'kan'

  • saying 'ick' instead of 'ik'

FAQ

How do you stress the word 'mechanic'?

Stress is on the second syllable 'kan'.

What vowel sound is in the first syllable?

The vowel is a schwa, sounding like 'muh'.

Is the 'c' in 'mechanic' hard or soft?

Both 'c's are pronounced as hard 'k' sounds.

Definition

mechanic

A person who fixes machines, especially cars.

Word Family

mechanical

/məˈkænɪkəl/

adjective

Related to machines

Example: It was a mechanical issue.

mechanically

/məˈkænɪkli/

adverb

In a mechanical manner

Example: He spoke mechanically.

mechanics

/məˈkænɪks/

noun

The study of motion

Example: He loves studying mechanics.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'mechanic' vs. 'mechanical'

- 'ic' vs. 'i-cal'

'mechanic' vs. 'mechanically'

- 'ic' vs. 'i-cally'

'mechanic' vs. 'mechanics'

- 'ic' vs. 'ics'

Pro Tips

Distinguish 'ic' ending

Practice the short 'ik' sound by comparing it to other 'ic' ending words.

Focus on stress

Relax your jaw when moving from unaccented to stressed syllables to get the correct emphasis.

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/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

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/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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