How to pronounce report
Say it like ree-PORT. Report has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT).
- ree
- PORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Report pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of report
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-PAWT.
What does report mean?
- To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).
- To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.).
- To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of.“For insurance reasons, I had to report the theft to the local police station.”
- A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).“A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem.”
- Reputation.
- The sharp, loud sound of a gunshot or explosion.
Where does report come from?
From Middle English reporten, from Anglo-Norman reporter, from Latin reportāre (“to carry back, return, remit, refer”), from re- + portāre.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- subordinate
- describe
- account
- study
- written report
- news report
- story
- write up
Words that rhyme with report
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of report.
Questions about saying report
How do you pronounce report?
Say ree-PORT. The American pronunciation is /riˈpɔrt/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in report?
Report has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT). Broken into parts: ree · PORT.
Is report 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 /rɪˈpɔːt/ (rih-PAWT).