How to pronounce porting
Say it like POR-ting. Porting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɔrtɪŋ/POR-ting
UK British/ˈpɔːtɪŋ/PAW-ting
- POR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of porting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-ting.
What does porting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of port How to pronounce port
- An opening through or into which fluid or other material can flow.
Words that rhyme with porting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of porting.
Questions about saying porting
How do you pronounce porting?
Say POR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porting?
Porting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · ting.
Is porting 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 /ˈpɔːtɪŋ/ (PAW-ting).