How to pronounce informants
Say it like in-FOR-munts. Informants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- in
- FOR
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Informants 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of informants
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FAW-munts.
What does informants mean?
- plural of informant How to pronounce informant
Questions about saying informants
How do you pronounce informants?
Say in-FOR-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɔrmənts/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfɔːmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in informants?
Informants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: in · FOR · munts.
Is informants 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 /ˌɪnˈfɔːmənts/ (in-FAW-munts).