How to pronounce "mechanism"

mechanism

Noun
American
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

Syllable Breakdown

mech a nism

How natives say mechanism

British
/ˈmɛkənɪzəm/

Syllable Breakdown

mech a nism

How natives say mechanism

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'mech' sound, rhyming with 'tech'.

  • Move to 'a', which is like the 'uh' sound.

  • End with 'nism', starting with a clear 'ni' and a soft 'sm'.

Common Mistakes

  • mispronouncing as 'meh-chan-ism' (meh-chan-ism)

  • adding an extra syllable (mech-a-niz-im)

  • stressing the last syllable (mech-a-nism')

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'mech', similar to 'tech'.

  • The 'a' is pronounced as 'uh'.

  • Finish with 'nism', pronounced smoothly.

common mistakes

  • mispronouncing as 'meh-chan-ism' (meh-chan-ism)

  • adding an extra syllable (mech-a-niz-im)

  • stressing the last syllable (mech-a-nism')

FAQ

Why is 'mech' pronounced differently in 'mechanism'?

'Mech' in 'mechanism' sounds like 'tech' with the 'e' pronounced clearly.

Is the 'a' silent in 'mechanism'?

No, the 'a' is pronounced as a soft 'uh'.

Where is the stress in 'mechanism'?

The first syllable 'mech' is stressed.

Definition

mechanism

A system or a part of a machine.

Word Family

mechanical

/məˈkænɪkəl/

adjective

Related to machines

Example: He likes mechanical toys.

mechanize

/ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz/

verb

To introduce machines

Example: They mechanize the process.

mechanist

/ˈmɛkənɪst/

noun

A person who operates machinery

Example: The mechanist repairs machines.

Key Pronunciation Differences

In 'mechanical', the 'cal' is pronounced as 'kuhl'.

In 'mechanize', the 'ize' is pronounced as 'ize'.

In 'mechanist', the 'ist' is pronounced with a sharp 'ist'.

Pro Tips

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Nearby Words

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/əˈbɪləti/

accessory

/əkˈsɛsəri/

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/əˈdæpt/

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/əˈdʒʌst/

advance

/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

apparatus

/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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