How to Pronounce "porous"
word
ˈpɔɹəs
POR-us
pˈɔːɹəs
PAW-rus
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɹəs
British English
pˈɔːɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POR-us
UK
PAW-rus
Listen in Context
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.