How to Pronounce "cinematographer"
word
ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑɡɹəfɝ
sin-uh-muh-TAH-gruh-fur
sˌɪnɪmɐtˈɒɡɹəfɐ
sin-uh-muh-TOG-ruh-fuh
Definition
A cinematographer is a person responsible for how a movie or TV show looks, especially the lighting, camera work, and visual style.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑɡɹəfɝ
British English
sˌɪnɪmɐtˈɒɡɹəfɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sin-uh-muh-TAH-gruh-fur
UK
sin-uh-muh-TOG-ruh-fuh
Listen in Context
The cinematographer decides how each scene will look.
She wants to be a cinematographer when she grows up.
The film won an award for its cinematographer.
Without a talented cinematographer, the movie wouldn’t look nearly as stunning.