How to Pronounce "portraits"
word
/ˈpɔɹtɹəts/
POR-trits
/pˈɔːtɹeɪts/
PAW-trayts
Definition
Portraits are paintings, drawings, photographs, or other artistic representations of people that focus mainly on their face and expression.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɔɹtɹəts/
British English
/pˈɔːtɹeɪts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POR-trits
UK
PAW-trayts
Listen in Context
The artist painted many portraits of famous people.
She keeps family portraits on the living room wall.
The museum has an exhibit of old portraits.
A lot of people like to take portraits with their pets these days.