How to pronounce portal
Say it like POR-tul. Portal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portal 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of portal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-tul.
What does portal mean?
- a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)“the portals of the cathedral”“the portals of heaven”
- a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet“a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc.”
- a short vein that carries blood into the liver
Where does portal come from?
From Middle English portal, porttol, from Old French portal and Medieval Latin portāle, from porta.
Words that rhyme with portal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of portal.
Questions about saying portal
How do you pronounce portal?
Say POR-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portal?
Portal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · tul.
Is portal 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 /ˈpɔːtəl/ (PAW-tul).