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