How to pronounce reporters
Say it like rih-POR-terz. Reporters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- rih
- POR
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reporters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reporters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-PAW-tuz.
What does reporters mean?
- plural of reporter How to pronounce reporter
Words that rhyme with reporters
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Questions about saying reporters
How do you pronounce reporters?
Say rih-POR-terz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɔrtɚz/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɔːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reporters?
Reporters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: rih · POR · terz.
Is reporters 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 /rɪˈpɔːtəz/ (rih-PAW-tuz).