How to Pronounce Portrait

To pronounce "portrait", say PORTR-ait — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “portrait”

"portrait" has 2 syllables: portr-ait. It rhymes with self-portrait, if that helps it stick.

What does portrait mean?

noun

  1. A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.
  2. An accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc.

    “The author painted a good portrait of urban life in New York in his latest book.”

verb

  1. To portray; to draw.

adjective

  1. Representing the actual features of an individual; not ideal.

    “a portrait bust; a portrait statue”

Antonyms

landscapeprofile

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Words that rhyme with portrait

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self-portrait

Related words

portraitureportrayalpicturedrawingsketchpaintingphotoprofiling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "portrait"?▾

"Portrait" has 2 syllables: portr · ait.

What is the IPA transcription of "portrait"?▾

The IPA transcription of "portrait" is /ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/.

What does "portrait" mean?▾

Portrait: A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.

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