How to pronounce cinema

Say it like this: /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈsɪn.ə.mə/

British/ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/

What does cinema mean?

nounA movie theatre, a movie house.

“The cinema is right across the street from the restaurant.”

Films collectively.

“Despite the critics, he produced excellent cinema.”

The film and movie industry.

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