How to pronounce portals
Say it like POR-tulz. Portals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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US American/ˈpɔrtəlz/POR-tulz
UK British/ˈpɔːtəlz/PAW-tulz
- POR
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portals 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of portals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-tulz.
What does portals mean?
noun
- plural of portal How to pronounce portal
- third-person singular simple present indicative of portal How to pronounce portal
Questions about saying portals
How do you pronounce portals?
Say POR-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portals?
Portals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · tulz.
Is portals 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 /ˈpɔːtəlz/ (PAW-tulz).