How to pronounce keyframe
Say it like KEE-fraym. Keyframe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- fraym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keyframe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fraymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of keyframe
American and British speakers say keyframe in essentially the same way: /ˈkiˌfreɪm/ in the US and /ˈkiːˌfreɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-fraym.
What does keyframe mean?
- A single frame in an animation sequence drawn by an artist, between which others are tweened.
- A complete video frame, used as a reference for subsequent interframes in video compression.
- To animate by interpolation between successive keyframes.
Where does keyframe come from?
From key + frame.
Questions about saying keyframe
How do you pronounce keyframe?
Say KEE-fraym. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiˌfreɪm/. In British English it is /ˈkiːˌfreɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keyframe?
Keyframe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · fraym.
Do Americans and Brits say keyframe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkiˌfreɪm/ and the British form is /ˈkiːˌfreɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.