How to pronounce portrays
Say it like port-RAYZ. Portrays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYZ).
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- port
- RAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portrays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- portKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- RAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of portrays
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pawt-RAYZ.
What does portrays mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of portray How to pronounce portray
Words that rhyme with portrays
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Questions about saying portrays
How do you pronounce portrays?
Say port-RAYZ. The American pronunciation is /pɔrtˈreɪz/. In British English it is /pɔːtˈreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portrays?
Portrays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYZ). Broken into parts: port · RAYZ.
Is portrays 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 /pɔːtˈreɪz/ (pawt-RAYZ).