Pronunciation
How to pronounce “machine”
“machine” is pronounced /məʃiːn/ — 2 syllables.
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machine
/məʃiːn/
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2 syllables. Stress the 'iːn' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.Meaning
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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