How to pronounce porta
Say it like POR-tuh. Porta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porta 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of porta
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-tuh.
What does porta mean?
- The part of the liver or other organ where its vessels and nerves enter; the hilum.
- The foramen of Monro.
Where does porta come from?
Borrowed from Latin porta (“a gate”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with porta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of porta.
Questions about saying porta
How do you pronounce porta?
Say POR-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtə/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porta?
Porta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · tuh.
Is porta 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 /ˈpɔːtə/ (PAW-tuh).