How many syllables in “portray”?
syllables in "portray"
Word details
Syllables
2
por · tray
Letters
7
p · o · r · t · r · a · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “portray”
The word “portray” contains 2 syllables, divided as por · tray. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "portray" have?
"portray" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "portray" into syllables?
"portray" is divided into syllables as: por · tray.
What is the Scrabble score for "portray"?
The Scrabble score for "portray" is 12 points.
Using “portray” in writing
Two-syllable words like "portray" (por · tray) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “portray” is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “portray”
The letters in “portray” can be rearranged to spell one other word: parroty.