How to pronounce portables
Say it like POR-tuh-bulz. Portables has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- tuh
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portables 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of portables
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-tuh-bulz.
What does portables mean?
- plural of portable How to pronounce portable
Questions about saying portables
How do you pronounce portables?
Say POR-tuh-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtəbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtəbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portables?
Portables has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · tuh · bulz.
Is portables 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 /ˈpɔːtəbəlz/ (PAW-tuh-bulz).