How to Pronounce Portrayed

To pronounce "portrayed", say PORTR-ay-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PORTR-ay-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “portrayed”

"portrayed" has 3 syllables: portr-ay-ed. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with portrayed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

delineatedelineateddepictedpicturedrepresentedcharacterizedconveyeddescribed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "portrayed"?▾

"Portrayed" has 3 syllables: portr · ay · ed.

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