English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
Technical Drawing Pronunciation
Technical Drawing is pronounced TEK-ni-kuhl-DRAW-ing, IPA /ˈtɛknɪkəl ˈdrɔɪŋ/.
TEK-ni-kuhl-DRAW-ing
US /ˈtɛknɪkəl ˈdrɔɪŋ/ · UK /ˈtɛknɪkəl ˈdrɔːrɪŋ/
Syllables: TEK · ni · kuhl · DRAW · ing (5 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun phrase: A precise scaled drawing that shows how something is built or how it works.
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Technical Drawing in a Sentence
- He studied technical drawing before moving into architecture.
- Every part came with a technical drawing and a tolerance.
- The technical drawing shows the hinge in section.
Common Mispronunciations of Technical Drawing
Not TE-chni-kuhl DRAW-ing
The ch in technical is a hard k, inherited from Greek. Technology, architect, and scheme all share it.
Not TEK-ni-kuhl DRAW-ring
No r belongs in the middle of drawing for most speakers, though many British accents do insert one between the aw and the ing.
Tip: Both halves keep their own beat, with the stronger one on DRAW: TEK-ni-kuhl DRAW-ing.
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