How to pronounce machinima
Say it like muh-SHEE-nih-muh. Machinima has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE).
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- muh
- SHEE
- nih
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Machinima pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nihKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of machinima
American and British speakers say machinima in essentially the same way: /məˈʃinɪmə/ in the US and /məˈʃɪnɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-SHIN-ih-muh.
What does machinima mean?
- The rendering of computer-generated imagery using low-end (real time) 3D engines such as those found in video games, as opposed to the high-end, complex 3D engines used by professionals.
- The genre of films created by such techniques.
Where does machinima come from?
Blend of machine + cinema.
Questions about saying machinima
How do you pronounce machinima?
Say muh-SHEE-nih-muh. The American pronunciation is /məˈʃinɪmə/. In British English it is /məˈʃɪnɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in machinima?
Machinima has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE). Broken into parts: muh · SHEE · nih · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say machinima the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈʃinɪmə/ and the British form is /məˈʃɪnɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.