How to pronounce informer
Say it like in-FOR-mer. Informer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- in
- FOR
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Informer 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.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of informer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FAW-muh.
What does informer mean?
- One who informs someone else about something.
- A person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity.“Being an informer often meant living in fear.”
- One who informs, animates, or inspires.
Where does informer come from?
Inherited from Middle English enformour, from Anglo-Norman enfourmour; equivalent to inform + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with informer
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Questions about saying informer
How do you pronounce informer?
Say in-FOR-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɔrmɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfɔːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in informer?
Informer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: in · FOR · mer.
Is informer 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 /ˌɪnˈfɔːmə/ (in-FAW-muh).