How to Pronounce "informants"
word
ˌɪnˈfɔɹmənts
in-FOR-muhnts
ɪnfˈɔːmənts
in-FAW-muhnts
Definition
People who secretly provide important information, often to police, security agencies, or researchers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈfɔɹmənts
British English
ɪnfˈɔːmənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-FOR-muhnts
UK
in-FAW-muhnts
Listen in Context
The police have several informants in the city.
The researchers interviewed informants from the local community.
Some informants help solve crimes.
Without informants, the investigation would have stalled.