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mechanical
Phonetic Transcription:
mɪˈkænɪkəl
Examples:
They include mechanical engineering, agriculture, science, pharmaceutics and biotechnologies, as well as development of new materials.
Automobiles are highly mechanical.
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Common mistakes of mechanical pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "me-ˈkan-ɪ-kəl" instead of the correct "ˈmɛk-ən-ɪ-kəl". Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce "mechanical" with "eɪ" as in "day" instead of "ɛ" as in "bed". This leads to "mɪˈkeɪn-ɪ-kəl". Tip: Remember that the first vowel is short and pronounced like "e" in "met".
- Missing schwa: Omitting the schwa sound in the second syllable can lead to mispronunciation. Saying "məˈkæn-ɪ-kəl" instead of "məˈkæn-ɪ-kəl" alters the flow. Tip: Practice the "ə" sound to maintain smoothness.
- Final syllable stress: Some might incorrectly stress the last syllable, saying "mech-an-i-ˈkal". The correct pronunciation is "ˈmɛk-ən-ɪ-kəl". Tip: Keep the last syllable light and unstressed for clarity.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Overpronouncing the "k" in "mechanical" can make it sound harsh, like "mek-ˈæn-ɪ-kəl". The correct pronunciation is softer. Tip: Keep consonants balanced and avoid excess emphasis.