How to pronounce informant
Say it like in-FOR-munt. Informant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- in
- FOR
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Informant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of informant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FAW-munt.
What does informant mean?
- One who relays confidential information to someone, especially to the police; an informer.
- A native speaker who acts as a linguistic reference for a language being studied. The informant demonstrates native pronunciation, provides grammaticality judgments regarding linguistic well-formedness, and may also explain cultural references and other important contextual information.
Where does informant come from?
From inform + -ant.
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Words that rhyme with informant
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Questions about saying informant
How do you pronounce informant?
Say in-FOR-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɔrmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɔːmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in informant?
Informant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: in · FOR · munt.
Is informant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈfɔːmənt/ (in-FAW-munt).