How Many Syllables In Portray?
2syllables
Portray has 2 syllables, por-tray. It is a disyllabic word.
portray
/pɔːˈtreɪ/ UK /pɔːrˈtreɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tray.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/pɔː.treɪ/
Division By Letters
por-tray
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Portray
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | tr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
Why Portray Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in portray?
Portray has 2 syllables, por-tray. In British English it is transcribed /pɔːˈtreɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in portray?
The second syllable, tray, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of portray?
Portray has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide portray into syllables?
By sound, pɔː.treɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, por-tray.