To pronounce "cinema", say CIN-em-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɪn.ɪ.mɑː/
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"cinema" has 3 syllables: cin-em-a. It rhymes with winema, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The cinema is right across the street from the restaurant.”
“Despite the critics, he produced excellent cinema.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cinema" has 3 syllables: cin · em · a.
The IPA transcription of "cinema" is /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mɑː/.
Cinema: A movie theatre, a movie house
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