Como Pronunciar "porous"
word
POR-us
PAW-rus
Definição
Something that is porous has many small holes or spaces, allowing liquids or gases to pass through easily. It can also describe something that lets things in or out quickly, like a barrier that is not very strong.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɔɹəs
Inglês Britânico
pˈɔːɹəs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
POR-us
UK
PAW-rus
Ouça em Contexto
A sponge is very porous and soaks up water easily.
The soil here is porous, so water drains quickly.
Some rocks are porous and can hold oil or water inside.
Their security was so porous that anyone could walk right in.