Phonetic Transcription: /mˈkʰɛkɛzwɛni/
Breakdown:
* M: Pronounced like the "m" in "man"
* Q: Pronounced like a "click" sound, similar to the "t" in "butter"
* H: Pronounced like the "h" in "house"
* E: Pronounced like the "e" in "bed"
* K: Pronounced like the "k" in "cat"
* E: Pronounced like the "e" in "bed"
* Z: Pronounced like the "z" in "zoo"
* W: Pronounced like the "w" in "water"
* E: Pronounced like the "e" in "bed"
* N: Pronounced like the "n" in "nose"
* I: Pronounced like the "i" in "machine"
Tips for Pronunciation:
* Practice the "click" sound (represented by "Q") by placing your tongue against the roof of your mouth near the front of your mouth and then releasing it quickly.
* The "e" sounds are all short and sharp.
* The stress is on the first syllable ("M").
It's important to note that the "Q" sound is crucial for the correct pronunciation of the name. It's a distinctive feature of many African languages, and attempting to pronounce it as a "k" or "q" in English will sound incorrect.
If you're unsure, you can always ask someone who speaks Xhosa for help with the pronunciation.