How Do You Spell ATECNIA?

Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪtkniə] (IPA)

Atecnia is a rare term referring to the lack of technical skill or knowledge. Its spelling may seem confusing due to the rare combination of the consonants "t" and "c" in proximity. However, the word can be easily pronounced using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as "ætɛknia", where the "c" sound is replaced with the "k" sound. This pronunciation guide helps in understanding that the word is composed of the prefix "a-" (meaning "not") and the word "technia" (meaning "technical skill").