How to pronounce porridge
Say it like POR-uj. Porridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porridge 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.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of porridge
American and British speakers say porridge in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔrədʒ/ in the US and /ˈpɒrɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: POR-ij.
What does porridge mean?
- A dish made of grain or legumes, milk or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.“Eat your porridge while it's hot!”
- Oat porridge; oatmeal.
- Rice porridge; congee.
Where does porridge come from?
Variant of pottage (“thick soup or stew”), influenced by porray (“stew of leeks”).
Words that rhyme with porridge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of porridge.
Questions about saying porridge
How do you pronounce porridge?
Say POR-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porridge?
Porridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say porridge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔrədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈpɒrɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.