How to pronounce moviegoing
Say it like MOO-vee-goh-ing. Moviegoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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- MOO
- vee
- goh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moviegoing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moviegoing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOO-vee-goh-ing.
What does moviegoing mean?
- Attending movies, especially habitually or regularly.
- The act of attending movies.
Where does moviegoing come from?
From movie + going.
Questions about saying moviegoing
How do you pronounce moviegoing?
Say MOO-vee-goh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmuˌviˌɡoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmuːˌviːˌɡəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moviegoing?
Moviegoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · vee · goh · ing.
Is moviegoing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmuːˌviːˌɡəʊɪŋ/ (MOO-vee-goh-ing).