How to pronounce machinist
Say it like muh-SHEE-nust. Machinist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE).
- muh
- SHEE
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Machinist 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.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of machinist
American and British speakers say machinist in essentially the same way: /məˈʃinəst/ in the US and /məˈʃiːnɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-SHEE-nist.
What does machinist mean?
- A constructor of machines and engines; someone knowledgeable about machines.
- A person skilled in the use of machine tools for fashioning metal parts or tools out of metal.
- A person who operates machinery.
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Questions about saying machinist
How do you pronounce machinist?
Say muh-SHEE-nust. The American pronunciation is /məˈʃinəst/. In British English it is /məˈʃiːnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in machinist?
Machinist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE). Broken into parts: muh · SHEE · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say machinist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈʃinəst/ and the British form is /məˈʃiːnɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.