How to pronounce portentously
Say it like por-TEN-tuh-slee. Portentously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- por
- TEN
- tuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portentously 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of portentously
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: paw-TEN-tuh-slee.
What does portentously mean?
- In an ominous manner.
- In a pompous manner.
Where does portentously come from?
From portentous + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying portentously
How do you pronounce portentously?
Say por-TEN-tuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /pɔrˈtɛntəsli/. In British English it is /pɔːˈtɛntəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portentously?
Portentously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: por · TEN · tuh · slee.
Is portentously 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 /pɔːˈtɛntəsli/ (paw-TEN-tuh-slee).