How to Pronounce "portray"
word
pɔɹˈtɹeɪ
pawr-TRAY
pɔːtɹˈeɪ
paw-TRAY
Definition
To show or describe someone or something in a particular way, especially in art, books, movies, or other forms of media.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɔɹˈtɹeɪ
British English
pɔːtɹˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pawr-TRAY
UK
paw-TRAY
Listen in Context
The movie portrays the hero as brave and honest.
The author portrays life in the city in her books.
He portrays a doctor in the TV series.
The director wanted to portray the city as a place full of hopes and dreams.