How to pronounce portrayals
Say it like por-TRAY-ulz. Portrayals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY).
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- por
- TRAY
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portrayals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- porKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of portrayals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: paw-TRAY-ulz.
What does portrayals mean?
- plural of portrayal How to pronounce portrayal
Questions about saying portrayals
How do you pronounce portrayals?
Say por-TRAY-ulz. The American pronunciation is /pɔrˈtreɪəlz/. In British English it is /pɔːˈtreɪəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portrayals?
Portrayals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY). Broken into parts: por · TRAY · ulz.
Is portrayals 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 /pɔːˈtreɪəlz/ (paw-TRAY-ulz).