How to Pronounce Port

To pronounce "port", say PORT — one syllable, IPA /pɔːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɔːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “port”

"port" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with snort and support, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: porte — easy to mix up when writing.

What does port mean?

noun

  1. A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
  2. A town or city containing such a place, a port city.

verb

  1. To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.

    “Port your helm!”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.

    “on the port side”

Synonyms

backboardlarboardleftharbourhavenharbour cityharbour townport city

Antonyms

starboard

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Words that rhyme with port

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snortsupportthwartshortcourtdistortretortreportescortpurportexhortresort

Related words

portholelarboardembrasureleftinterfaceseaporthavenwharf

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "port"?▾

"Port" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "port"?▾

The IPA transcription of "port" is /pɔːt/.

What does "port" mean?▾

Port: A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

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