How to pronounce cinematic
Say it like sin-uh-MAT-ik. Cinematic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- sin
- uh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinematic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cinematic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sin-uh-MAT-ik.
What does cinematic mean?
- of or pertaining to or characteristic of the cinema
Where does cinematic come from?
From cinema + -tic. Compare French cinématique.
Words that rhyme with cinematic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cinematic.
Questions about saying cinematic
How do you pronounce cinematic?
Say sin-uh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪnəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɪnəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinematic?
Cinematic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: sin · uh · MAT · ik.
Is cinematic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsɪnəˈmætɪk/ (sin-uh-MAT-ik).