How to pronounce filmmaker
Say it like FIL-may-ker. Filmmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filmmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of filmmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIL-may-kuh.
What does filmmaker mean?
- a producer of motion pictures
Where does filmmaker come from?
From film + maker.
Questions about saying filmmaker
How do you pronounce filmmaker?
Say FIL-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filmmaker?
Filmmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · may · ker.
Is filmmaker 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 /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkə/ (FIL-may-kuh).