How to pronounce portions
Say it like POR-shunz. Portions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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US American/ˈpɔrʃənz/POR-shunz
UK British/ˈpɔːʃənz/PAW-shunz
- POR
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of portions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-shunz.
What does portions mean?
noun
- plural of portion How to pronounce portion
Questions about saying portions
How do you pronounce portions?
Say POR-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portions?
Portions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · shunz.
Is portions 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 /ˈpɔːʃənz/ (PAW-shunz).