lip-sync

Or lip·synch,

[lip-singk]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to synchronize (recorded sound) with lip movements, as of an actor in a film.

2. to match lip movements with (recorded speech or singing).

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

noun

1. the technical process by which this is done.

2. the simultaneous recording of voice and picture, especially the synchronization of lip movements with recorded sound.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lip-sync¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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.

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

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“If it’s a deepfake scam, you’ll often notice subtle irregularities like lip-sync mismatch, unnatural pauses while speaking and weird facial movements. You can catch these by analyzing the video frame by frame,” he said.

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In a scheme devised by German producer Frank Farian, they lip-synced to music recorded by other, less telegenic artists.

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Now, on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, they perform lip-sync music videos, share their outfits and post daily life or travel vlogs.

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