How to pronounce portion
noun An amount of food served to one person.
Written sound guide
PORshuhn
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Give POR the strongest beat
The middle sound is sh. Keep the final syllable light and stress POR.
01PORStrongest beat
02shuhnLighter beat
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“Could we share one portion of rice?”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say portion slowly. Give POR the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with portion.
What should I check?
The middle sound is sh. Keep the final syllable light and stress POR. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
