How to pronounce porphyry
Say it like POR-fuh-ree. Porphyry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- fuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porphyry 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of porphyry
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-fuh-ree.
What does porphyry mean?
- A hard igneous rock consisting of large crystals in a fine-grained matrix.
- A purple-red rock of this kind.
Questions about saying porphyry
How do you pronounce porphyry?
Say POR-fuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrfəri/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːfəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porphyry?
Porphyry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · fuh · ree.
Is porphyry 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 /ˈpɔːfəri/ (PAW-fuh-ree).