How to Pronounce Portrayal

To pronounce "portrayal", say PORTR-ay-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpɔɹˈtɹeɪ.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌpɔɹˈtɹeɪ.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “portrayal”

"portrayal" has 3 syllables: portr-ay-al. It rhymes with betrayal and kraal, if that helps it stick.

What does portrayal mean?

noun

  1. The act of portraying.
  2. The result of portraying; a representation, description, or portrait.

Words that rhyme with portrayal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

betrayalkraalgayaldwaalgraalgemayelbayulfaial

Related words

depictiondelineationportraitureenactmentportraitdepictingportrayingdescribe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "portrayal"?▾

"Portrayal" has 3 syllables: portr · ay · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "portrayal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "portrayal" is /ˌpɔɹˈtɹeɪ.əl/.

What does "portrayal" mean?▾

Portrayal: The act of portraying.

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