How to pronounce reporting
Say it like ree-POR-ting. Reporting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- ree
- POR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reporting 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.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reporting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-PAW-ting.
What does reporting mean?
- the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television“they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations”
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Questions about saying reporting
How do you pronounce reporting?
Say ree-POR-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈpɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reporting?
Reporting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: ree · POR · ting.
Is reporting 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 /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/ (rih-PAW-ting).