Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nonsync

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: non-sync
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Relating to a soundtrack that is not synchronized with the picture, but played back from a separate medium.

Example Sentences

"The great Arri S and M models were workhorses of nonsync filming in the 1970s. They're still great cameras, and you can buy used ones for a pittance. If you're not recording dialogue, they'll be fine. […] If you don't mind windup, spring-driven cameras, the Bolex 16s are good nonsync cameras."

Etymology

Short for nonsynchronous or nonsynchronized.

Questions

What does nonsync mean?: Relating to a soundtrack that is not synchronized with the picture, but played back from a separate medium.
Where does nonsync come from?: Short for nonsynchronous or nonsynchronized.

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