How to pronounce newsreel
Say it like NOOZ-reel. Newsreel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ).
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US American/ˈnuzˌril/NOOZ-reel
UK British/ˈnjuːzˌriːl/NYOOZ-reel
- NOOZ
- reel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newsreel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- reelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of newsreel
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOOZ-reel.
What does newsreel mean?
noun
- A short film containing news or current affairs; especially one of several shown in sequence.
- The genre of such films.
Where does newsreel come from?
From news + reel.
Questions about saying newsreel
How do you pronounce newsreel?
Say NOOZ-reel. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuzˌril/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːzˌriːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newsreel?
Newsreel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ). Broken into parts: NOOZ · reel.
Is newsreel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːzˌriːl/ (NYOOZ-reel).