To pronounce "purtenance", say PURT-en-anc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PURT-en-anc-e
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"purtenance" has 4 syllables: purt-en-anc-e.
"Purtenance" has 4 syllables: purt · en · anc · e.
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