How to pronounce portico
Say it like POR-tih-koh. Portico has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- tih
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portico 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of portico
- 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: PAW-tih-koh.
What does portico mean?
- A porch, or a small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building.
Where does portico come from?
From Italian portico, from Latin porticus (“porch”), from porta (“gate”).
Questions about saying portico
How do you pronounce portico?
Say POR-tih-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtɪkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portico?
Portico has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · tih · koh.
Is portico 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 /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ (PAW-tih-koh).