How to pronounce moviemaking
Say it like MOO-vee-may-king. Moviemaking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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- MOO
- vee
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moviemaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moviemaking
American and British speakers say moviemaking in essentially the same way: /ˈmuˌviˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmuːˌviːˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOO-vee-may-king.
What does moviemaking mean?
- The production of movies“Moviemaking is a very different art from stage production.”
Where does moviemaking come from?
From movie + making.
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Questions about saying moviemaking
How do you pronounce moviemaking?
Say MOO-vee-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈmuˌviˌmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmuːˌviːˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moviemaking?
Moviemaking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · vee · may · king.
Do Americans and Brits say moviemaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmuˌviˌmeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmuːˌviːˌmeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.