How to Pronounce Portable

To pronounce "portable", say PORT-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “portable”

"portable" has 3 syllables: port-abl-e. It rhymes with supportable and insupportable, if that helps it stick.

What does portable mean?

noun

  1. A portable building used for temporary purposes, particularly:
  2. A hand-held video gaming device.

adjective

  1. Able to be carried or easily moved.
  2. Able to be transferred from one organization to another.

    “a portable pension plan”

noun

  1. A microcomputer powered by batteries with an integral display screen and integral input device (such as a keyboard) that can be used on the move

Synonyms

portable

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Words that rhyme with portable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

supportableinsupportabletransportableunsupportablesortableexportablereportable

Related words

movableoutboardtake-awaytakeouttransportablemobilemoveableportatile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "portable"?▾

"Portable" has 3 syllables: port · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "portable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "portable" is /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩/.

What does "portable" mean?▾

Portable: A portable building used for temporary purposes, particularly:

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