How to pronounce filmmakers
Say it like FIL-may-kerz. Filmmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filmmakers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of filmmakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIL-may-kuz.
What does filmmakers mean?
- plural of filmmaker How to pronounce filmmaker
Questions about saying filmmakers
How do you pronounce filmmakers?
Say FIL-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filmmakers?
Filmmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · may · kerz.
Is filmmakers 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 /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkəz/ (FIL-may-kuz).