How to pronounce machinegun
Say it like muh-SHEEN-gun. Machinegun has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEEN).
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- muh
- SHEEN
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Machinegun 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.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of machinegun
American and British speakers say machinegun in essentially the same way: /məˈʃinɡən/ in the US and /məˈʃiːnɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-SHEEN-gun.
What does machinegun mean?
- Alternative spelling of machine gun.
- Alternative spelling of machine-gun.
Where does machinegun come from?
From machine + gun.
Questions about saying machinegun
How do you pronounce machinegun?
Say muh-SHEEN-gun. The American pronunciation is /məˈʃinɡən/. In British English it is /məˈʃiːnɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in machinegun?
Machinegun has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEEN). Broken into parts: muh · SHEEN · gun.
Do Americans and Brits say machinegun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈʃinɡən/ and the British form is /məˈʃiːnɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.