How to Pronounce Cinematography

To pronounce "cinematography", say CIN-em-at-ogr-aphy — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪn.ə.məˌtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˈsɪn.ə.məˌtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cinematography”

"cinematography" has 5 syllables: cin-em-at-ogr-aphy. It rhymes with pornography and topography, if that helps it stick.

What does cinematography mean?

noun

  1. The art, process, or job of filming movies.
  2. Motion picture photography.

Synonyms

film-craftfilmmaking

Words that rhyme with cinematography

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pornographytopographygeographyiconographyhistoriographyhagiographybibliographyorthographybiographychoreographydemographytypography

Related words

filmingcinematicfilmmakingcinemoviesmoviecinemaphoto

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cinematography"?▾

"Cinematography" has 5 syllables: cin · em · at · ogr · aphy.

What is the IPA transcription of "cinematography"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cinematography" is /ˈsɪn.ə.məˌtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/.

What does "cinematography" mean?▾

Cinematography: The art, process, or job of filming movies.

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