How to pronounce portrayed
Say it like por-TRAYD. Portrayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYD).
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- por
- TRAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portrayed 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.
- TRAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of portrayed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: paw-TRAYD.
What does portrayed mean?
- represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
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Words that rhyme with portrayed
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Questions about saying portrayed
How do you pronounce portrayed?
Say por-TRAYD. The American pronunciation is /pɔrˈtreɪd/. In British English it is /pɔːˈtreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portrayed?
Portrayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAYD). Broken into parts: por · TRAYD.
Is portrayed 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 /pɔːˈtreɪd/ (paw-TRAYD).