How to Pronounce "portents"
word
ˈpɔɹˌtɛnts
PAWR-tents
pˈɔːtənts
PAW-tents
Definition
Portents are signs or warnings that something, especially something important or bad, is going to happen in the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɹˌtɛnts
British English
pˈɔːtənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWR-tents
UK
PAW-tents
Listen in Context
The dark clouds were portents of the coming storm.
People in ancient times believed in portents to guide their actions.
The strange sounds were considered portents of bad luck.
Some see the market crash as one of many economic portents.