How many syllables in "machine"?

"machine" has 2 lettergrepen (ma - chine).

How to divide "machine"?

"machine" divides into 2 parts: ma · chine.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ma... chine) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"machine": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ma·chine

Hoofdklemtoon

ma-CHINE(ma · chine)○ ●

Stress in "machine" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈʃiːn⁄

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IPAməˈʃiːn

Lettergrepenma·chine

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How many syllables in "machine"?: "machine" has 2 lettergrepen (ma - chine).
How to divide "machine"?: "machine" divides into 2 parts: ma · chine.
Where is the stress in "machine"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "machine"?: Say each syllable slowly (ma... chine) and listen on SayItVid.