How to pronounce reportage
Say it like rih-POR-tij. Reportage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- rih
- POR
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reportage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reportage
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rep-aw-TAHZH.
What does reportage mean?
- The reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness.
- News or information that has been reported; media coverage of a topic or event.
- Information supplied in a report.
Where does reportage come from?
Borrowed from French reportage.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying reportage
How do you pronounce reportage?
Say rih-POR-tij. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɔrtɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˌrɛpɔːˈtɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reportage?
Reportage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: rih · POR · tij.
Is reportage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌrɛpɔːˈtɑːʒ/ (rep-aw-TAHZH).