How to pronounce portends
Say it like por-TENDZ. Portends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TENDZ).
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- por
- TENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portends 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.
- TENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of portends
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: paw-TENDZ.
What does portends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of portend How to pronounce portend
Words that rhyme with portends
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Questions about saying portends
How do you pronounce portends?
Say por-TENDZ. The American pronunciation is /pɔrˈtɛndz/. In British English it is /pɔːˈtɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portends?
Portends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TENDZ). Broken into parts: por · TENDZ.
Is portends 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 /pɔːˈtɛndz/ (paw-TENDZ).