machine

How to Split "machine" into Syllables

The word machine is divided into 3 syllables: ma·chi·ne. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ma — 1st syllable
• chi — 2nd syllable
• ne — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of machine:

• IPA: /məˈʃiːn/

📖 Definitions

1. A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
2. Especially, the group that controls a political or similar organization; a combination of persons acting together for a common purpose, with the agencies which they use.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Middle French machine, from Latin māchina (“a machine, engine, contrivance, device, stratagem, trick”), from Doric Greek μᾱχᾰνᾱ́ (mākhănā́), cognate with Attic Greek μηχᾰνή (mēkhănḗ, “a machine, engine, contrivance, device”), from which comes mechanical. Displaced native Old English searu. Borrowed from French machine, from Middle French machine, from Latin māchina, from Doric Greek μᾱχανᾱ́ (mākhanā́). Inherited from Middle French mac...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down machine into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare machine with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
machine	3	ma·chi·ne
Mencken	1	mencken
munchkin	1	munchkin
Munchhausen	2	munchhau-sen
Michigan	3	mi-chi-gan

🔗 Related Words

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