How to Pronounce Portraying

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PORTR-ay-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “portraying”

"portraying" has 3 syllables: portr-ay-ing. It rhymes with braying and swaying, if that helps it stick.

What does portraying mean?

verb

  1. To paint or draw the likeness of.

    “I will portray a king on horseback.”

  2. To describe in words; to convey.

Words that rhyme with portraying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brayingswayingslayingplayingflayingsurveyingdecayingprayingstrayingconveyingdismayingallaying

Related words

depictingdepictionportrayalchroniclingdescribingdetailingfilmingillustrating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "portraying"?▾

"Portraying" has 3 syllables: portr · ay · ing.

What does "portraying" mean?▾

Portraying: To paint or draw the likeness of.

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