How to pronounce portage
Say it like POR-tuj. Portage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- tuj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portage 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.
- tujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of portage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-tuj.
What does portage mean?
- An act of carrying, especially the carrying of a boat overland between two waterways.
- The route used for such carrying.
- A charge made for carrying something.
- To carry a boat overland.
Where does portage come from?
From Middle English portage, borrowed from Middle French portage, from Old French portage, from Early Medieval Latin portāticum.
Words that rhyme with portage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of portage.
Questions about saying portage
How do you pronounce portage?
Say POR-tuj. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portage?
Portage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · tuj.
Is portage 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 /ˈpɔːtədʒ/ (PAW-tuj).