How to pronounce porkish
Say it like POR-kish. Porkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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US American/ˈpɔrkɪʃ/POR-kish
UK British/ˈpɔːkɪʃ/PAW-kish
- POR
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porkish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of porkish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-kish.
What does porkish mean?
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of pork.
- Plump.
- Selfish.
Where does porkish come from?
From pork + -ish.
Questions about saying porkish
How do you pronounce porkish?
Say POR-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porkish?
Porkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · kish.
Is porkish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɔːkɪʃ/ (PAW-kish).