How many syllables in "portray"?

"portray" has 2 sílabas (por - tray).

How to divide "portray"?

"portray" divides into 2 parts: por · tray.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (por... tray) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"portray": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:por·tray

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por-TRAY(por · tray)○ ●

Stress in "portray" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pɔːrˈtreɪ⁄

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How many syllables in "portray"?: "portray" has 2 sílabas (por - tray).
How to divide "portray"?: "portray" divides into 2 parts: por · tray.
Where is the stress in "portray"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "portray"?: Say each syllable slowly (por... tray) and listen on SayItVid.