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How to pronounce mechanic
/məˈkænɪk/ British English
mə·KAN·ik
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the second one.
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ME·cha·nic
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mə·KAN·ik
My tip
ch sounds like k, and stress KAN: mə-KAN-ik.
In a sentence
The mechanic fixed my car.
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Questions
How do you pronounce mechanic?
In British English, mechanic is pronounced /məˈkænɪk/. Say it like this: mə-KAN-ik. ch sounds like k, and stress KAN: mə-KAN-ik.
How many syllables are in mechanic?
When you say it, mechanic has 3 syllables: mə-KAN-ik. The strong beat is the second one, KAN.
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