How to pronounce Porto
Say it like POR-toh. Porto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porto 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Porto
- 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-toh.
What does Porto mean?
- port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine
Words that rhyme with Porto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Porto.
Questions about saying Porto
How do you pronounce Porto?
Say POR-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Porto?
Porto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · toh.
Is Porto 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 /ˈpɔːtəʊ/ (PAW-toh).