How Do You Spell MACHINES?

Pronunciation: [məʃˈiːnz] (IPA)

The word "machines" is spelled with the phoneme /ʃ/ (sh) instead of /k/ (k). This is because the letters "ch" represent the sound /tʃ/, which is a combination of /t/ and /ʃ/. In linguistics, this process is known as palatalization, where a consonant is influenced by a nearby sound in the mouth. So instead of spelling "mackines", we spell it "machines" to accurately represent the pronunciation. This is just one example of the complexities of English spelling!

MACHINES Meaning and Definition

1. Machines, in a general sense, refer to devices or apparatuses that allow humans to perform or automate various tasks efficiently and effectively. They are typically composed of mechanical, electrical, or electronic components that work together to accomplish a specific purpose.

   Machines can be classified into different categories based on their functions and applications. Some common types include simple machines, such as levers and pulleys, which provide mechanical advantage to make work easier. Other machines are more complex and involve intricate mechanisms, like automobiles, airplanes, or even robots, which are capable of performing tasks autonomously.

   Machines can also be designed for specific industries or sectors, such as agricultural machines used in farming, manufacturing machines used in factories, medical machines used in healthcare, or computing machines used for data processing and computation.

   Moreover, machines can operate on different sources of power, like electricity, fuel, or steam, depending on their design and purpose. They can either be manually operated by humans or be controlled through automation using software or programmable circuits.

   In summary, machines are devices created by humans to perform or automate tasks efficiently. They vary greatly in complexity, function, and power source, encompassing a broad range of devices used in numerous sectors and industries to enhance productivity and effectiveness.

Top Common Misspellings for MACHINES *

• machiens 23.5294117%
• mashines 14.117647%
• machienes 12.9411764%
• mechines 10%
• machins 8.2352941%
• macines 6.4705882%
• machinces 6.4705882%
• machies 2.9411764%
• machiines 1.7647058%
• macheins 1.1764705%
• amchines 1.1764705%
• mahines 1.1764705%
• machings 1.1764705%
• manchines 1.1764705%
• maschines 1.1764705%
• machiness 1.1764705%
• machinest 0.5882352%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of MACHINES

The word "machines" originated from the Latin term "machina", which meant "contrivance" or "machine". "Machina" itself came from the Greek word "makhana", meaning "mechanism" or "engine". Over time, the word evolved to its current form in English, referring to various types of mechanical devices or apparatuses.

Similar spelling words for MACHINES

• magnesia,
• magnesium,
• Maginnis,
• magnesite,
• machine gun,
• macinnis,
• machinist,
• masking,
• Massingale,
• making,
• makings,
• Machnik,
• magness.

Conjugate verb Machines

CONDITIONAL

I would machine

we would machine

you would machine

he/she/it would machine

they would machine

FUTURE

I will machine

we will machine

you will machine

he/she/it will machine

they will machine

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have machined

we will have machined

you will have machined

he/she/it will have machined

they will have machined

PAST

I machined

we machined

you machined

he/she/it machined

they machined

PAST PERFECT

I had machined

we had machined

you had machined

he/she/it had machined

they had machined

PRESENT

I machine

we machine

you machine

he/she/it machines

they machine

PRESENT PERFECT

I have machined

we have machined

you have machined

he/she/it has machined

they have machined

I am machining

we are machining

you are machining

he/she/it is machining

they are machining

I was machining

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you were machining

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they were machining

I will be machining

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