How to Pronounce Machine

To pronounce "machine", say MACH-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈʃin/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/məˈʃin/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/məʃˈiːn/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “machine”

"machine" has 3 syllables: mach-in-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does machine mean?

noun

  1. A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
  2. A vehicle operated mechanically, such as an automobile or an airplane.

verb

  1. To make by machinery.
  2. To shape or finish by machinery.

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Words that rhyme with machine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

autoautomobilemotorcarcarmechanismdeviceengineerapparatus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "machine"?▾

"Machine" has 3 syllables: mach · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "machine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "machine" is /məˈʃin/.

What does "machine" mean?▾

Machine: A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.

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