How to Pronounce Poriferous

To pronounce "poriferous", say POR-if-er-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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POR-if-er-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “poriferous”

"poriferous" has 4 syllables: por-if-er-ous. It rhymes with auriferous and thuriferous, if that helps it stick.

What does poriferous mean?

adjective

  1. Having pores.
  2. Of or related to the Porifera.

Words that rhyme with poriferous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

auriferousthuriferousfloriferousceriferousaeriferousroriferoussporiferouscirriferouslauriferouslyriferouscirrhiferous

Related words

poroseporousporoidporedporiformpolyporoidporiferalforaminiferous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "poriferous"?▾

"Poriferous" has 4 syllables: por · if · er · ous.

What does "poriferous" mean?▾

Poriferous: Having pores.

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