informant

/ɪnˈfɔːrmənt/

Syllables in·for·mant

Stress in-FOR-mant

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

for

/fɔːr/

long or

mant

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

a person who gives information, especially to the police or authorities

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + for=/fɔːr/(for) + mant=/mənt/(servant)

Example

The police protected the informant’s identity.