How to Pronounce Movie

To pronounce "movie", say MOV-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmuːvi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmuːvi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “movie”

"movie" has 2 syllables: mov-ie. It rhymes with groovy, if that helps it stick.

What does movie mean?

noun

  1. A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion.
  2. (usually plural) A cinema.

    “Let's go to the movies.”

Synonyms

filmflickmotion picturemotion-picture showmoving picturemoving-picture showphotoplaypicture

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Words that rhyme with movie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groovy

Related words

picturefilmflickfilmingfootagecinecinematographic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "movie"?▾

"Movie" has 2 syllables: mov · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "movie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "movie" is /ˈmuːvi/.

What does "movie" mean?▾

Movie: A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion.

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