How to pronounce 'documentary' in American English
Learn the American English pronunciation of "documentary" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "documentary"
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Simple pronunciation
dahk-yuh-meh-ner-ee
IPA transcription
/ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛ.nɚ.i/
Word frequency
5,228th
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What does "documentary" mean?
a film or television program that tells about real events or people
Examples of "documentary" in a sentence
I watched a fascinating documentary about penguins.
This documentary explores the impact of climate change.
The documentary highlighted the plight of endangered animals.
How common is "documentary"?
Documentary is the 5,228th most common word in English.
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