How to pronounce porrect
Say it like puh-REKT. Porrect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REKT).
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- puh
- REKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porrect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of porrect
American and British speakers say porrect in essentially the same way: /pəˈrɛkt/ in the US and /pəˈrɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-REKT.
What does porrect mean?
- stretched out or forward“The palpi of moths in the genus Thumatha are porrect and slender.”
- To stretch out or forward.
- To proffer (a document) for inspection.
Where does porrect come from?
From Latin porrectus, past participle of porrigō (“stretch out”).
Words that rhyme with porrect
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Questions about saying porrect
How do you pronounce porrect?
Say puh-REKT. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɛkt/. In British English it is /pəˈrɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porrect?
Porrect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REKT). Broken into parts: puh · REKT.
Do Americans and Brits say porrect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrɛkt/ and the British form is /pəˈrɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.