How to Pronounce "submachine"
word
ˌsəbməˈʃin
sub-muh-SHEEN
ˌsʌbməˈʃiːn
sub-muh-SHEEN
Definition
A submachine is a type of small, automatic gun that can shoot many bullets quickly and is designed to be easy to carry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsəbməˈʃin
British English
ˌsʌbməˈʃiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sub-muh-SHEEN
UK
sub-muh-SHEEN
Listen in Context
The soldier carried a submachine for close combat.
A submachine shoots many bullets quickly.
Police sometimes use a submachine in special operations.
In action movies, you often see the hero firing a submachine in both hands.