How to pronounce ported
Say it like POR-tid. Ported has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ported 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ported
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-tid.
What does ported mean?
Words that rhyme with ported
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Questions about saying ported
How do you pronounce ported?
Say POR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ported?
Ported has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · tid.
Is ported 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 /ˈpɔːtɪd/ (PAW-tid).