How to pronounce machining
Say it like muh-SHEE-ning. Machining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE).
- muh
- SHEE
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Machining 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of machining
American and British speakers say machining in essentially the same way: /məˈʃinɪŋ/ in the US and /məˈʃiːnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-SHEE-ning.
What does machining mean?
- present participle and gerund of machine How to pronounce machine
- The act or process of machining, of manufacturing or finishing by machine.
Words that rhyme with machining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of machining.
Questions about saying machining
How do you pronounce machining?
Say muh-SHEE-ning. The American pronunciation is /məˈʃinɪŋ/. In British English it is /məˈʃiːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in machining?
Machining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE). Broken into parts: muh · SHEE · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say machining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈʃinɪŋ/ and the British form is /məˈʃiːnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.