Cómo Pronunciar "portentous"
word
pɔɹˈtɛntəs
por-TEN-tuhs
pɔːtˈɛntəs
paw-TEN-tuhs
Definición
Describes something that seems to be a sign or warning that something important or bad will happen; can also mean something done in a solemn or pompous way.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
pɔɹˈtɛntəs
Inglés Británico
pɔːtˈɛntəs
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
por-TEN-tuhs
UK
paw-TEN-tuhs
Escucha en Contexto
The dark, portentous clouds gathered over the city.
He spoke in a portentous voice about the future.
A portentous silence filled the room before the news.
His portentous manner made everyone nervous, as if something terrible was about to happen.