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How to pronounce cinematographer

cinematographer
/sɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfər/
6 syllables, stress on the fourth

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Cinematographer, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce cinematographer?

Cinematographer is pronounced /sɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in cinematographer?

Cinematographer has 6 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in cinematographer?

The fourth syllable: /sɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfər/.

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