How to pronounce porters
Say it like POR-terz. Porters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of porters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-tuz.
What does porters mean?
- plural of porter How to pronounce porter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of porter How to pronounce porter
Words that rhyme with porters
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of porters.
Questions about saying porters
How do you pronounce porters?
Say POR-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porters?
Porters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · terz.
Is porters 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 /ˈpɔːtəz/ (PAW-tuz).