Synonyms

lip-sync

American

[lip-singk] / ˈlɪpˌsɪŋk /

Or lipsynch,

verb (used with or without object)

to synchronize (recorded sound) with lip movements, as of an actor in a film.
to match lip movements with (recorded speech or singing).

She did a clumsy job of lip-syncing her big song.

noun

the technical process by which this is done.
the simultaneous recording of voice and picture, especially the synchronization of lip movements with recorded sound.

Etymology

Origin of lip-sync

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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They would sing live in addition to lip-syncing to playback and Fastvold amassed a huge variety of live tracks — vocals, breaths and other bodily sounds — for her final mix.

From Los Angeles Times

He films himself lip-syncing and pretending to play an electronic keyboard, then edits the final video with game footage and transitions.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I think no matter what anyone chooses, they should make the decisions that are right for them. So if somebody else needs to lip-sync to something, it’s not a crime.”

From Los Angeles Times

Millions of people, including Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, lip-synced to the easy listening ballad, while showing off their children and pets, or making displays of affection.

From BBC

Lead vocals must be live, with no lip-syncing or auto-tuning allowed and a maximum of six singers and dancers.

From BBC

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