How to pronounce cinematography
Say it like sin-ih-muh-TOG-ruh-fee. Cinematography has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOG).
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- sin
- ih
- muh
- TOG
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinematography pronunciation, sound by sound
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- 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cinematography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sin-uh-muh-TOG-ruh-fee.
What does cinematography mean?
- The art, process, or job of filming movies.
- Motion picture photography.
Where does cinematography come from?
From cinematograph + -y.
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Words that rhyme with cinematography
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Questions about saying cinematography
How do you pronounce cinematography?
Say sin-ih-muh-TOG-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ˌsɪnəməˈtɒɡrəfiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinematography?
Cinematography has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOG). Broken into parts: sin · ih · muh · TOG · ruh · fee.
Is cinematography pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsɪnəməˈtɒɡrəfiː/ (sin-uh-muh-TOG-ruh-fee).