How to pronounce portman
Say it like PORT-mun. Portman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PORT).
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- PORT
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of portman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAWT-mun.
What does portman mean?
- A burgess of a port, especially of one of the Cinque Ports.
Where does portman come from?
From Middle English portman, from Old English portman, portmann (“townsman, burgher, citizen”), equivalent to port + man.
Questions about saying portman
How do you pronounce portman?
Say PORT-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtmən/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portman?
Portman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PORT). Broken into parts: PORT · mun.
Is portman 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 /ˈpɔːtmən/ (PAWT-mun).