How to pronounce Portland
Say it like PORT-lund. Portland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PORT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Portland. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PORT
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Portland
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAWT-lund.
What does Portland mean?
- freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
- largest city in Maine in the southwestern corner of the state
Where does Portland come from?
From port + land.
Questions about saying Portland
How do you pronounce Portland?
Say PORT-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtlənd/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Portland?
Portland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PORT). Broken into parts: PORT · lund.
Is Portland 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 /ˈpɔːtlənd/ (PAWT-lund).