Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dubbing

verb

/ˈdʌb.ɪŋ/

Definition

Dubbing is the process of replacing or adding audio in a film or video, typically for voiceover or translation purposes.

Examples

After filming was completed, the actors returned to the studio for dubbing to match their lines with the new soundtrack.
We watched a foreign film in English, but the dubbing made some of the characters’ lines sound awkward.

Meaning

In the context of film and audio, dubbing refers to the practice of modifying existing audio tracks to improve or change the sound, often related to speaking roles or sound effects.