How to Pronounce Machinima

To pronounce "machinima", say MACH-in-im-a — 4 syllables, IPA /məˈʃɪnɪmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/məˈʃɪnɪmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “machinima”

"machinima" has 4 syllables: mach-in-im-a.

What does machinima mean?

noun

  1. The rendering of computer-generated imagery using low-end (real time) 3D engines such as those found in video games, as opposed to the high-end, complex 3D engines used by professionals.
  2. The genre of films created by such techniques.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "machinima"?▾

"Machinima" has 4 syllables: mach · in · im · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "machinima"?▾

The IPA transcription of "machinima" is /məˈʃɪnɪmə/.

What does "machinima" mean?▾

Machinima: The rendering of computer-generated imagery using low-end (real time) 3D engines such as those found in video games, as opposed to the high-end, complex 3D engines used by professionals.

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