How to Pronounce "machinery"
word
/məˈʃinɝi/
muh-SHEE-nuh-ree
/məʃˈiːnəɹi/
muh-SHEE-nuh-ree
Definition
All the machines in a place or system, or the system of machines working together. Can also refer more generally to the parts or process that make something work.
IPA Transcription
American English
/məˈʃinɝi/
British English
/məʃˈiːnəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-SHEE-nuh-ree
UK
muh-SHEE-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The factory uses modern machinery to make cars.
Please keep your hands away from the machinery.
Old machinery can be dangerous if not maintained.
Much of the farm’s machinery runs all day during harvest time.