How to pronounce ports
Say it like PORTS. Ports is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ports pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ports
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAWTS.
What does ports mean?
- plural of port How to pronounce port
Words that rhyme with ports
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ports.
Questions about saying ports
How do you pronounce ports?
Say PORTS. The American pronunciation is /pɔrts/. In British English it is /pɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ports?
Ports is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PORTS.
Is ports 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 /pɔːts/ (PAWTS).