mechanize

/ˈmɛkənaɪz/

Syllables mech·a·nize

Stress MECH-a-nize

Phonics Breakdown

mech

/mɛk/

short e

a

/ə/

schwa

nize

/naɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to introduce machinery or automation into a process

Sound Reference

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mech=/mɛk/(mechanic) + a=/ə/(about) + nize=/naɪz/(size)

Example

The company decided to mechanize its farming operations.