How to pronounce portents
Say it like POR-tents. Portents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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US American/ˈpɔrˌtɛnts/POR-tents
UK British/ˈpɔːˌtɛnts/PAW-tents
- POR
- tents
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portents 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.
- tentsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of portents
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-tents.
What does portents mean?
noun
- plural of portent How to pronounce portent
Questions about saying portents
How do you pronounce portents?
Say POR-tents. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrˌtɛnts/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːˌtɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portents?
Portents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · tents.
Is portents 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 /ˈpɔːˌtɛnts/ (PAW-tents).