How to Pronounce Filmmaker

To pronounce "filmmaker", say FILMM-ak-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

FILMM-ak-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “filmmaker”

"filmmaker" has 3 syllables: filmm-ak-er. It rhymes with caretaker and maker, if that helps it stick.

What does filmmaker mean?

noun

  1. A producer or director of films/movies.

Synonyms

moviemaker

Words that rhyme with filmmaker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caretakermakeracrequakerundertakerrainmakerbreakerrakerbakertroublemakershakermatchmaker

Related words

film-makerdirectorcineastecinemamovieproducercollaboratorfilm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "filmmaker"?▾

"Filmmaker" has 3 syllables: filmm · ak · er.

What does "filmmaker" mean?▾

Filmmaker: A producer or director of films/movies.

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