How to pronounce telecine
Say it like tel-uh-SIN-ay. Telecine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN).
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- tel
- uh
- SIN
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telecine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- telGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of telecine
American and British speakers say telecine in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛləˈsɪneɪ/ in the US and /ˌtɛləˈsɪneɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: tel-uh-SIN-ay.
What does telecine mean?
- The process of transferring motion picture film into electronic form.
- A machine used to carry out this process.
- To transfer (motion picture film) into electronic form.
Where does telecine come from?
From tele- + cine.
Questions about saying telecine
How do you pronounce telecine?
Say tel-uh-SIN-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛləˈsɪneɪ/. In British English it is /ˌtɛləˈsɪneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telecine?
Telecine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN). Broken into parts: tel · uh · SIN · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say telecine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛləˈsɪneɪ/ and the British form is /ˌtɛləˈsɪneɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.