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How to pronounce informant

informant
/ɪnˈfɔːrmənt/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Informant, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce informant?

Informant is pronounced /ɪnˈfɔːrmənt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in informant?

Informant has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in informant?

The second syllable: /ɪnˈfɔːrmənt/.

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