How to Pronounce "porter"
word
/ˈpɔɹtɝ/
POR-tur
/pˈɔːtɐ/
PAW-tuh
Definition
A porter is a person whose job is to carry bags or other heavy things, especially at a hotel, station, or airport. It can also mean a dark type of beer called porter.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɔɹtɝ/
British English
/pˈɔːtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POR-tur
UK
PAW-tuh
Listen in Context
The porter carried our bags to the room.
A porter helped the old man at the station.
He ordered a porter with his dinner.
Ask the porter if he can store these bags until check-in.