How to pronounce reporter
Say it like rih-POR-ter. Reporter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- rih
- POR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reporter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reporter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-PAW-tuh.
What does reporter mean?
- a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
Where does reporter come from?
From Middle English reportour, from Old French reporteur; equivalent to report + -er.
Words that rhyme with reporter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reporter.
Questions about saying reporter
How do you pronounce reporter?
Say rih-POR-ter. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɔrtɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reporter?
Reporter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: rih · POR · ter.
Is reporter 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 /rɪˈpɔːtə/ (rih-PAW-tuh).