American English

How to pronounce presenter

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pʰreeZEHNter

/pʰɹiˈzɛn.tɚ/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

A person who introduces and leads a television or radio program, or leads a public event.

What to listen for

“Presenter” is pronounced /pʰɹiˈzɛn.tɚ/, with the stress on the middle syllable.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A person who introduces and leads a television or radio program, or leads a public event.

The presenter introduced the guests on the morning show.

The presenter welcomed the audience at the awards ceremony.

Good to know

In American English, host is often more natural for a person who leads a TV or radio program.

Common phrases & grammar

TV presenter · news presenter

a presenter on + program

the presenter of + program/event

noun

A person who gives a talk and explains information to an audience.

The presenter explained the results clearly.

Maria was the presenter at our team meeting.

Common phrases & grammar

conference presenter · lead presenter · experienced presenter · confident presenter

a presenter at + conference/meeting

the presenter of + talk

nounless common

A person who officially gives an award or another item to someone.

The presenter handed the trophy to the winner.

She was the presenter of the lifetime-achievement award.

Common phrases & grammar

award presenter · ceremony presenter

the presenter of + award

the presenter handed + award + to + winner

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