How to pronounce portably
Say it like POR-tuh-blee. Portably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portably 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 "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of portably
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POR-tuh-blee.
What does portably mean?
- In a portable manner.
Where does portably come from?
From portable + -ly.
Questions about saying portably
How do you pronounce portably?
Say POR-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊrtəbli/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːrtəbliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portably?
Portably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · tuh · blee.
Is portably 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 /ˈpɔːrtəbliː/ (POR-tuh-blee).