How to pronounce portia
Say it like POR-shuh. Portia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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US American/ˈpɔrʃə/POR-shuh
UK British/ˈpɔːʃə/PAW-shuh
- POR
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portia 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of portia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-shuh.
What does portia mean?
noun
- Thespesia populnea, a flowering plant of the mallow family, found especially in parts of India.
Questions about saying portia
How do you pronounce portia?
Say POR-shuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrʃə/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portia?
Portia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · shuh.
Is portia 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 /ˈpɔːʃə/ (PAW-shuh).