How to Pronounce Portion

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpoəɹʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “portion”

"portion" has 2 syllables: port-ion. It rhymes with extortion and torsion, if that helps it stick.

What does portion mean?

noun

An allocated amount.
That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.

verb

To divide into amounts, as for allocation to specific purposes.
To endow with a portion or inheritance.

Synonyms

part piece apportion divide divide up divvy divvy up

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Words that rhyme with portion

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extortion torsion distortion contortion proportion apportion tortion abortion antiabortion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "portion"?▾

"Portion" has 2 syllables: port · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "portion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "portion" is /ˈpoəɹʃən/.

What does "portion" mean?▾

Portion: An allocated amount.

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