word
shot-reverse-shot
SHOT rih-VURS SHOT
ʃɒt rɪˈvɜːrs ʃɒtListen
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Syllable breakdown
shotreverseshot
Dictionary meaning
A sequence alternating between two camera angles, often used in dialogue scenes.
History and origin
Editing terminology.
Examples
- The argument was cut in classic shot-reverse-shot coverage.
Common mispronunciations
shot-REE-verse-shot
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