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How to pronounce washing machine

washing machine
/ˈwɑːʃɪŋ məˈʃiːn/

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Washing machine, sound by sound

/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

In a sentence

Is there a washing machine in her house?

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce washing machine?

Washing machine is pronounced /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ məˈʃiːn/ in American English.

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