How to pronounce submachine
Say it like suhb-muh-SHEEN. Submachine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEEN).
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- suhb
- muh
- SHEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submachine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of submachine
American and British speakers say submachine in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbməˈʃin/ in the US and /ˌsʌbməˈʃiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-muh-SHEEN.
What does submachine mean?
- A machine forming part of a larger machine.
- A part of a real or virtual machine which acts as a machine in its own right.
- Of or pertaining to a submachine gun.
Where does submachine come from?
From sub- + machine.
Words that rhyme with submachine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of submachine.
Questions about saying submachine
How do you pronounce submachine?
Say suhb-muh-SHEEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbməˈʃin/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbməˈʃiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submachine?
Submachine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEEN). Broken into parts: suhb · muh · SHEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say submachine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbməˈʃin/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbməˈʃiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.