How to Pronounce "portraiture"
word
PAWR-tri-chur
PAW-tri-chuh
Definition
The art or practice of making portraits, usually paintings, drawings, or photographs showing people’s faces.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔː(ɹ)tɹɪtjʊə(ɹ)
British English
pˈɔːtɹɪtʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWR-tri-chur
UK
PAW-tri-chuh
Listen in Context
She studied portraiture in art school.
Portraiture often focuses on the face.
The museum has a collection of royal portraiture.
Modern portraiture isn't just about realism anymore.