How to Pronounce "petitioner"
word
pəˈtɪʃənɝ
puh-TISH-uh-ner
pətˈɪʃənɐ
puh-TISH-uh-nuh
Definition
A petitioner is a person who formally asks for something, especially by making a written request to a court or an official authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
pəˈtɪʃənɝ
British English
pətˈɪʃənɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-TISH-uh-ner
UK
puh-TISH-uh-nuh
Listen in Context
The petitioner submitted a request to the court.
Each petitioner must fill out this form.
The court heard the arguments of the petitioner.
The petitioner was hoping the judge would grant her request quickly.