How to Pronounce "porters"
word
ˈpɔɹtɝz
POR-terz
pˈɔːtəz
PAW-tuhz
Definition
'Porters' are people whose job is to carry luggage, goods, or assist with moving things, especially in hotels, stations, or hospitals. The word can also mean someone who works as a doorman or caretaker in a building.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɹtɝz
British English
pˈɔːtəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POR-terz
UK
PAW-tuhz
Listen in Context
The hotel porters will help you with your bags.
There are several porters at the train station.
The building's porters keep everything clean and safe.
When I arrived, the porters rushed to open my car door and unload my luggage.