How to pronounce porterage
Say it like POR-tuh-ruj. Porterage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- tuh
- ruj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porterage 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of porterage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-tuh-rij.
What does porterage mean?
- The carrying or transportation of goods by a porter (“person who carries luggage and related objects”) or other person.
- Porters regarded collectively.
- The charge for such carrying or transportation.
- The occupation of, or services provided by, a porter (“person in control of the entrance to a building”).
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Questions about saying porterage
How do you pronounce porterage?
Say POR-tuh-ruj. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtərədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtərɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porterage?
Porterage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · tuh · ruj.
Is porterage 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 /ˈpɔːtərɪdʒ/ (PAW-tuh-rij).