How to pronounce moviemaker
Say it like MOO-vee-may-ker. Moviemaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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- MOO
- vee
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moviemaker 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.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of moviemaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOO-vee-may-kuh.
What does moviemaker mean?
- A person who makes movies as a profession; a cinematographer.
Where does moviemaker come from?
From movie + maker.
Questions about saying moviemaker
How do you pronounce moviemaker?
Say MOO-vee-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmuˌviˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmuːˌviːˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moviemaker?
Moviemaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · vee · may · ker.
Is moviemaker 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 /ˈmuːˌviːˌmeɪkə/ (MOO-vee-may-kuh).