How to pronounce porterages
Say it like POR-tuh-rih-jiz. Porterages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- tuh
- rih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porterages 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of porterages
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-tuh-rih-jiz.
What does porterages mean?
- plural of porterage How to pronounce porterage
Questions about saying porterages
How do you pronounce porterages?
Say POR-tuh-rih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtərɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtərɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porterages?
Porterages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · tuh · rih · jiz.
Is porterages 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 /ˈpɔːtərɪdʒɪz/ (PAW-tuh-rih-jiz).