How to Pronounce Porters

To pronounce "porters", say PORT-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PORT-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “porters”

"porters" has 2 syllables: port-ers. It rhymes with headquarters and supporters, if that helps it stick.

What does porters mean?

noun

  1. A person who carries luggage and related objects.

    “By the time I reached the train station I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting.”

  2. An ant having the specialized role of carrying.

noun

  1. A person in control of the entrance to a building.
  2. An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.

verb

  1. To serve as a porter; to carry.

Words that rhyme with porters

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

headquarterssupportersquartershindquartersreporterssortersmortarsimporterstransporters

Related words

doormangatekeeperdoorkeeperredcapbearersbellhopsbondholders

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "porters"?▾

"Porters" has 2 syllables: port · ers.

What does "porters" mean?▾

Porters: A person who carries luggage and related objects.

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