How to Pronounce "documentary"
word
/ˌdɑkjəˈmɛnɝi/
dah-kyuh-MEN-tuh-ree
/dˌɒkjuːmˈɛntəɹi/
dok-yoo-MEN-tuh-ree
Definition
A documentary is a film or television program that presents real facts about people, events, or nature, often using interviews and real footage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌdɑkjəˈmɛnɝi/
British English
/dˌɒkjuːmˈɛntəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dah-kyuh-MEN-tuh-ree
UK
dok-yoo-MEN-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
We watched a documentary about penguins in class.
This documentary explains how chocolate is made.
She loves to watch a documentary before bed.
Did you catch that new documentary on volcanoes last night?