How to pronounce moviegoer
Say it like MOO-vee-goh-er. Moviegoer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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- MOO
- vee
- goh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moviegoer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- veeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of moviegoer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOO-vee-goh-uh.
What does moviegoer mean?
- Person who regularly frequents movie theaters.
Where does moviegoer come from?
From movie + goer.
Questions about saying moviegoer
How do you pronounce moviegoer?
Say MOO-vee-goh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmuˌviˌɡoʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmuːˌviːˌɡəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moviegoer?
Moviegoer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · vee · goh · er.
Is moviegoer 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 /ˈmuːˌviːˌɡəʊə/ (MOO-vee-goh-uh).