How to Pronounce "informer"
word
ˌɪnˈfɔɹmɝ
in-FOR-mer
ɪnfˈɔːmɐ
in-FOR-muh
Definition
A person who secretly gives information about someone, especially to the police or authorities, often about illegal or dishonest activities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈfɔɹmɝ
British English
ɪnfˈɔːmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-FOR-mer
UK
in-FOR-muh
Listen in Context
The police arrested the thief with help from an informer.
The informer gave information about the gang.
Everyone was afraid there was an informer in the group.
He acted secretly as an informer for years before anyone found out.