How to Pronounce "correspondent"
word
/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndənt/
kor-uh-SPAHN-duhnt
/kˌɒɹɪspˈɒndənt/
ko-ri-SPON-duhnt
Definition
A correspondent is a journalist or reporter who sends news from a distant place, often for newspapers, TV, or radio. Sometimes it can also mean someone who communicates regularly by letter or email.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndənt/
British English
/kˌɒɹɪspˈɒndənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kor-uh-SPAHN-duhnt
UK
ko-ri-SPON-duhnt
Listen in Context
The correspondent sent a report from Paris.
She works as a correspondent for a big newspaper.
The TV station has a correspondent in Africa.
Our correspondent in Tokyo will bring you live updates.