How to Pronounce "tentpole movie"
expression
TENT-pohl MOO-vee
TENT-pohl MOO-vee
Definition
A tentpole movie is a big-budget film that a studio expects will attract a large audience and generate enough money to support other smaller projects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛntˌpoʊl/ /ˈmuvi
British English
ˈtɛntˌpəʊl/ /mˈuːvi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TENT-pohl MOO-vee
UK
TENT-pohl MOO-vee
Listen in Context
The new superhero film is the studio's biggest tentpole movie this year.
A tentpole movie usually has a huge marketing budget.
Many studios depend on a successful tentpole movie every summer.
The studio is risking a lot by putting all its resources into one tentpole movie.