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report
Definition:
(nou) a written document describing the findings of some individual or group (nou) the act of informing by verbal report (nou) a short account of the news (nou) a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing) (nou) a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment (nou) an essay (especially one written as an assignment) (nou) the general estimation that the public has for a person
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈpɔːt
Examples:
Lastly, the last contender will report the message to the arbiter.
The report tells the story of an inmate coerced in this way.
He should send these logs to the ombudsman committee and report the misconduct.
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Common mistakes of report pronunciation
- Dropping the "r": Some learners omit the initial "r" sound, pronouncing it as "eport" /ɪˈpɔrt/ (US) or /ɪˈpɔːt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on articulating the "r" clearly to avoid this mistake.
- Misplacing the stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable, saying "re-PORT" instead of "RE-port" /ˈrɛpɔrt/ (US) or /ˈrɪpɔːt/ (UK), can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "ree" instead of "reh," leading to "ree-port." This alters the intended pronunciation /ˈrɛpɔrt/ (US) or /ˈrɪpɔːt/ (UK). Tip: Practice the short "e" sound /ɛ/ to improve accuracy.
- Adding an extra syllable: Saying "re-port-er" instead of "report" can confuse listeners. This mistake often occurs due to over-enunciation. Tip: Keep the word concise and focus on the two-syllable structure.
- Mispronouncing the final "t": Some learners soften the "t" sound, saying "report" as "repor." This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly and crisply, as in /t/ at the end of "report."