How to pronounce cinematographer
Say it like sin-ih-muh-TOG-ruh-fer. Cinematographer has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOG).
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- sin
- ih
- muh
- TOG
- ruh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinematographer 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cinematographer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sin-ih-muh-TOG-ruh-fuh.
What does cinematographer mean?
- A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a di
- One who exhibits motion pictures; a projectionist.
Where does cinematographer come from?
From cinematograph + -er.
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Questions about saying cinematographer
How do you pronounce cinematographer?
Say sin-ih-muh-TOG-ruh-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑɡrəfɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsɪnɪməˈtɒɡrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinematographer?
Cinematographer has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOG). Broken into parts: sin · ih · muh · TOG · ruh · fer.
Is cinematographer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsɪnɪməˈtɒɡrəfə/ (sin-ih-muh-TOG-ruh-fuh).