How to pronounce machines
Say it like muh-SHEENZ. Machines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEENZ).
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- muh
- SHEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Machines 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.
- SHEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of machines
American and British speakers say machines in essentially the same way: /məˈʃinz/ in the US and /məˈʃiːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-SHEENZ.
What does machines mean?
- plural of machine How to pronounce machine
- third-person singular simple present indicative of machine How to pronounce machine
Words that rhyme with machines
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of machines.
Questions about saying machines
How do you pronounce machines?
Say muh-SHEENZ. The American pronunciation is /məˈʃinz/. In British English it is /məˈʃiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in machines?
Machines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEENZ). Broken into parts: muh · SHEENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say machines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈʃinz/ and the British form is /məˈʃiːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.