How to Pronounce Machinery

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/məˈʃiːnəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “machinery”

"machinery" has 3 syllables: mach-in-ery. It rhymes with plenary and scenery, if that helps it stick.

What does machinery mean?

noun

  1. The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.
  2. The working parts of a machine as a group.

Words that rhyme with machinery

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plenaryscenerygreenery

Related words

apparatusdevicemechanizedcontraptionmechanismmachinemechanicallyrobotic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "machinery"?▾

"Machinery" has 3 syllables: mach · in · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "machinery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "machinery" is /məˈʃiːnəɹi/.

What does "machinery" mean?▾

Machinery: The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.

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