American English pronunciation

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
4,525th

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What does "documentary" mean?

  1. 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 4,525th most common word in English.

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