How to pronounce machine
Say it like muh-SHEEN. Machine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEEN).
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- muh
- SHEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Machine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of machine
American and British speakers say machine in essentially the same way: /məˈʃin/ in the US and /məˈʃiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-SHEEN.
What does machine mean?
- any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- an efficient person“the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine”
- an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently“the war machine”
- turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
- make by machinery“The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars”
Words that rhyme with machine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of machine.
Questions about saying machine
How do you pronounce machine?
Say muh-SHEEN. The American pronunciation is /məˈʃin/. In British English it is /məˈʃiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in machine?
Machine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEEN). Broken into parts: muh · SHEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say machine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈʃin/ and the British form is /məˈʃiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.