How to pronounce filmmaking
Say it like FIL-may-king. Filmmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filmmaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of filmmaking
American and British speakers say filmmaking in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-may-king.
What does filmmaking mean?
- The activity of preparing edited video works, formerly principally films, whether for entertainment or other purposes.
- The manufacture of physical film.
Where does filmmaking come from?
From film + making.
Questions about saying filmmaking
How do you pronounce filmmaking?
Say FIL-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filmmaking?
Filmmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · may · king.
Do Americans and Brits say filmmaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪlˌmeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.