To pronounce "porteous", say PORT-eous — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"porteous" has 2 syllables: port-eous. It rhymes with tortious, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Porteous" has 2 syllables: port · eous.
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