How to pronounce reports
Say it like rih-PORTS. Reports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORTS).
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- rih
- PORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reports 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.
- PORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of reports
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-PAWTS.
What does reports mean?
- plural of report How to pronounce report
- third-person singular simple present indicative of report How to pronounce report
Words that rhyme with reports
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reports.
Questions about saying reports
How do you pronounce reports?
Say rih-PORTS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɔrts/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reports?
Reports has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORTS). Broken into parts: rih · PORTS.
Is reports 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 /rɪˈpɔːts/ (rih-PAWTS).