How to pronounce portfolios
Say it like port-FOH-lee-ohz. Portfolios has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- port
- FOH
- lee
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portfolios pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- portKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of portfolios
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pawt-FOH-lee-ohz.
What does portfolios mean?
- plural of portfolio How to pronounce portfolio
Questions about saying portfolios
How do you pronounce portfolios?
Say port-FOH-lee-ohz. The American pronunciation is /pɔrtˈfoʊliˌoʊz/. In British English it is /pɔːtˈfəʊliˌəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portfolios?
Portfolios has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: port · FOH · lee · ohz.
Is portfolios 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 /pɔːtˈfəʊliˌəʊz/ (pawt-FOH-lee-ohz).