How to pronounce portending
Say it like por-TEN-ding. Portending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- por
- TEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portending pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- porKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of portending
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: paw-TEN-ding.
What does portending mean?
- present participle and gerund of portend How to pronounce portend
Words that rhyme with portending
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Questions about saying portending
How do you pronounce portending?
Say por-TEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /pɔrˈtɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /pɔːˈtɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portending?
Portending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: por · TEN · ding.
Is portending 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 /pɔːˈtɛndɪŋ/ (paw-TEN-ding).