mechanism

/ˈmekənɪzəm/

Syllables mech·a·nism

Stress MECH-a-nism

Phonics Breakdown

mech

/mek/

short e

a

/ə/

schwa

nism

/nɪzəm/

weak schwa

Meaning

a system of parts working together in a machine or process

Sound Reference

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mech=/mek/(mechanic) + a=/ə/(about) + nism=/nɪzəm/(prism)

Example

The mechanism of the clock is very precise.