noun

dubbing

DUH-bihng

Dubbing (noun) means the process of replacing a film's original spoken audio with a translated or re-recorded track. Example: “The dubbing on the old kung fu movies was famously out of sync.”

noun

The process of replacing a film's original spoken audio with a translated or re-recorded track.

"The dubbing on the old kung fu movies was famously out of sync."

The ceremony of conferring knighthood.

"The dubbing took place before the assembled court."

How to use dubbing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly refers to re-recording a film or show's dialogue in another language.

Common pairings

English dubbing dubbing studio

Word forms

dubbings plural

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Rhymes for dubbing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dubbing” mean?

The word “dubbing” means the process of replacing a film's original spoken audio with a translated or re-recorded track. In plain terms, most commonly refers to re-recording a film or show's dialogue in another language.

How do you pronounce “dubbing”?

“Dubbing” is pronounced DUH-bihng (/ˈdʌbɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dubbing” in a sentence?

Here is “dubbing” used in a sentence: “The dubbing on the old kung fu movies was famously out of sync.”

What part of speech is “dubbing”?

“Dubbing” is a noun.

How many meanings does “dubbing” have?

“Dubbing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of replacing a film's original spoken audio with a translated or re-recorded track.