How to Pronounce Portent

To pronounce "portent", say PORT-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɔːtɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɔːtɛnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “portent”

"portent" has 2 syllables: port-ent.

What does portent mean?

noun

  1. Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
  2. A portending; significance

    “a howl of dire portent”

Related words

omenpresageprognosticharbingerpredictionwishsignportender

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "portent"?▾

"Portent" has 2 syllables: port · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "portent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "portent" is /ˈpɔːtɛnt/.

What does "portent" mean?▾

Portent: Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.

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