How to Pronounce Porcelain

To pronounce "porcelain", say PORC-el-ain — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpoːslɘn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpoːslɘn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “porcelain”

"porcelain" has 3 syllables: porc-el-ain. It rhymes with forskolin, if that helps it stick.

What does porcelain mean?

noun

  1. The plant Smilax china, a liana of much of eastern Asia.

noun

  1. A plant or flower of the repeat-blooming Chinese rose species Rosa chinensis.
  2. A plant or flower of one of the class of hybrids developed from Rosa chinensis.

noun

  1. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, native to east Asia.

Synonyms

chinaChina rose

Words that rhyme with porcelain

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forskolin

Related words

earthenwarepotteryceramicsceramicmagnetismtaowarechina

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "porcelain"?▾

"Porcelain" has 3 syllables: porc · el · ain.

What is the IPA transcription of "porcelain"?▾

The IPA transcription of "porcelain" is /ˈpoːslɘn/.

What does "porcelain" mean?▾

Porcelain: The plant Smilax china, a liana of much of eastern Asia.

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