How to pronounce porrectus
Say it like por-EK-tus. Porrectus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
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- por
- EK
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porrectus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- porKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of porrectus
American and British speakers say porrectus in essentially the same way: /pɔˈrɛktəs/ in the US and /pəˈrɛktəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-REK-tus.
What does porrectus mean?
- A neume denoting a set of three tones which first fall from the original tone, then rise.
Where does porrectus come from?
From Latin porrectus, from porrigō (“to stretch”).
Words that rhyme with porrectus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of porrectus.
Questions about saying porrectus
How do you pronounce porrectus?
Say por-EK-tus. The American pronunciation is /pɔˈrɛktəs/. In British English it is /pəˈrɛktəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porrectus?
Porrectus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: por · EK · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say porrectus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɔˈrɛktəs/ and the British form is /pəˈrɛktəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.