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Move to the short 'ni', similar to 'nick'.
End with 'cal', pronounced as 'kul'.
te-ni-cal (elide 'k' sound in 'tech')
tech-ni-call (stress on last syllable)
tek-nickel (mispronounce 'cal' as 'nickel')
Pronounce 'tech' like 'teck' with a strong start.
Move to 'ni', maintaining the short 'i'.
Finish with 'cal', softer than American.
same as American
The main stress often falls on the first syllable in three-syllable adjectives.
In American English, say 'kul'; in British, it's softer.
No, it's a short 'i', like in 'nick'.
Related to the skills or use of machines or science.
/tɛkˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/
Machines and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
/tɛkˈnɪʃ.ən/
A person skilled in technical work.
/tɛkˈniːk/
A way of carrying out a particular task.
Technical has three syllables, while technology has four.
Technician has a different ending '-ian' with a 'sh' sound.
Technique stresses the second syllable with a longer 'ee' sound.
Practice the beginning 'tech' sound by saying 'technology' repeatedly.
Ensure the ending 'cal' is gentle and not overly emphasized.
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