How to Pronounce "portia"
word
/ˈpɔɹʃə/
POR-shuh
/ˈpɔːʃə/
PAW-shuh
Definition
Portia is a female given name, most famous as a character in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice.' It can also refer to several real people or fictional characters with this name.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɔɹʃə/
British English
/ˈpɔːʃə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POR-shuh
UK
PAW-shuh
Listen in Context
Portia is a character in a famous play by Shakespeare.
Her name is Portia.
I have never met anyone named Portia before.
Portia gave the best speech at the ceremony last night.