How to pronounce porret
Say it like POR-it. Porret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porret 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 "ah" in father.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of porret
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POR-it.
What does porret mean?
- A scallion; a leek or small onion.
Where does porret come from?
From Middle English poret, from Old French por(r)et, porete, from Medieval Latin porretum.
Questions about saying porret
How do you pronounce porret?
Say POR-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɒrɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porret?
Porret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · it.
Is porret pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒrɪt/ (POR-it).