How to pronounce porpoises
Say it like POR-puh-suz. Porpoises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- puh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porpoises 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of porpoises
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-puh-suz.
What does porpoises mean?
- plural of porpoise How to pronounce porpoise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of porpoise How to pronounce porpoise
Questions about saying porpoises
How do you pronounce porpoises?
Say POR-puh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrpəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːpəsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porpoises?
Porpoises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · puh · suz.
Is porpoises 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 /ˈpɔːpəsəz/ (PAW-puh-suz).