How to pronounce reported
Say it like ree-POR-tid. Reported has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- ree
- POR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reported pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reported
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-PAW-tid.
What does reported mean?
- made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account“his reported opinion”“the reported findings”
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Words that rhyme with reported
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Questions about saying reported
How do you pronounce reported?
Say ree-POR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈpɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reported?
Reported has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: ree · POR · tid.
Is reported 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 /rɪˈpɔːtɪd/ (rih-PAW-tid).