How to pronounce machinery
Say it like muh-SHEE-nuh-ree. Machinery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE).
- muh
- SHEE
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Machinery 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.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of machinery
American and British speakers say machinery in essentially the same way: /məˈʃinəri/ in the US and /məˈʃiːnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-SHEE-nuh-ree.
What does machinery mean?
- The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.
- The working parts of a machine as a group.
- The collective parts of something which allow it to function.“All of the machinery of the law was brought to bear on the investigation.”
Where does machinery come from?
From machine + -ery. Compare French machinerie.
Words that rhyme with machinery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of machinery.
Questions about saying machinery
How do you pronounce machinery?
Say muh-SHEE-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /məˈʃinəri/. In British English it is /məˈʃiːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in machinery?
Machinery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE). Broken into parts: muh · SHEE · nuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say machinery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈʃinəri/ and the British form is /məˈʃiːnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.