How to pronounce technique
technique
/tekˈniːk/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.
Technique, sound by sound
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /iː/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
In a sentence
That pianist is known for his technique.
Words that rhyme with technique
More words with the /iː/ sound
- jeanne/dʒiːn/
- quay/kiː/
- february/ˈfebjəweri/
- focaccia/fəʊˈkɑːtʃiːə/
- charcuterie/ˈʃɑːrkʊtriː/
- zebra/ˈziːbrə/
- hermes/ˈhɜːmiːz/
- xerxes/ˈzɜːksiːz/
- hyperbole/haɪˈpɜːbəliː/
- stephen/ˈstiːvən/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce technique?
Technique is pronounced /tekˈniːk/ in American English.
How many syllables are in technique?
Technique has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in technique?
The second syllable: /tekˈniːk/.
What rhymes with technique?
unique, sikh.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in technique?
ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.