To pronounce "portentious", say PORT-ent-ious — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PORT-ent-ious
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"portentious" has 3 syllables: port-ent-ious.
"Portentious" has 3 syllables: port · ent · ious.
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