word
Diegetic sound
dy-uh-JET-ik
/ˌdaɪəˈdʒɛtɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
diegetic
Dictionary meaning
Sound that has a source within the story world of the film, such as dialogue or music a character is listening to.
Common mispronunciations
dee-uh-JET-ik
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