How to Pronounce "portion out"
expression
ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈaʊt
POR-shun OWT
pˈɔːʃən/ /ˈaʊt
PAW-shun OWT
Definition
To divide something into smaller parts and give each part to someone; to distribute portions of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈaʊt
British English
pˈɔːʃən/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POR-shun OWT
UK
PAW-shun OWT
Listen in Context
Please portion out the soup for everyone at the table.
Mothers often portion out snacks for their children.
He portioned out the prize money among the team members.
Don’t forget to portion out the cake so everyone gets a slice.