How do you pronounce "machinegun"?

In American English: /məˈʃiːngən/ (muh-SHEENG-uhn). In British English: /məʃˈiːŋɡʌn/ (muhsh-EENGG-uhn). In Canadian English: /məˈʃiːngən/ (muh-SHEENG-uhn). In Australian English: /məʃˈiːŋɡʌn/ (muhsh-EENGG-uhn).

Is "machinegun" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /məˈʃiːngən/ (muh-SHEENG-uhn), while in British English it's /məʃˈiːŋɡʌn/ (muhsh-EENGG-uhn).

How to Pronounce "machinegun"

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machinegun

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/məˈʃiːngən/

muh-SHEENG-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

məma·ʃiːngchine·əngun

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