How do you say "spectator" in Russian?

Зритель

Zritel'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "spectator" is Зритель (Zritel').

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Pronunciation

You'd say "Zritel'" out loud, with the final syllable trailing off softly, and slowing down on the middle sound makes the whole word click.

Writing and usage

Зритель is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Каждый зритель болел за хозяев.

Kazhdyj zritel' bolel za hozjaev.

Each spectator cheered for the home team.

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How to remember Зритель

Think of a stack of unpaid bills on a desk; the "Zritel'" sound echoes the buzzing consonant in the middle, so the two stick together.

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Questions about Зритель

How do you pronounce Зритель?

You'd say "Zritel'" out loud, with the final syllable trailing off softly, and slowing down on the middle sound makes the whole word click.

Is Зритель formal or casual?

Зритель is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Зритель used in Russian?

Зритель is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Каждый зритель болел за хозяев. (Each spectator cheered for the home team.).

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