How to pronounce portraying
Say it like por-TRAY-ing. Portraying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY).
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- por
- TRAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portraying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of portraying
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: paw-TRAY-ing.
What does portraying mean?
- present participle and gerund of portray How to pronounce portray
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Words that rhyme with portraying
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Questions about saying portraying
How do you pronounce portraying?
Say por-TRAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /pɔrˈtreɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /pɔːˈtreɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portraying?
Portraying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY). Broken into parts: por · TRAY · ing.
Is portraying 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 /pɔːˈtreɪɪŋ/ (paw-TRAY-ing).