How do you pronounce "mecca"?

In American English: /ˈmɛkə/ (MEHK-uh). In British English: /mˈɛkə/ (M-ehk). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛkə/ (MEHK-uh). In Australian English: /mˈɛkə/ (M-ehk).

Is "mecca" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛkə/ (MEHK-uh), while in British English it's /mˈɛkə/ (M-ehk).

How to Pronounce "mecca"

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mecca

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/ˈmɛkə/

MEHK-uh

Syllable Breakdown

mɛkmec·əca

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