SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

portentous

The correct spelling is portentous.

How to pronounce portentous

/pɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛntəs/
adjective

IPA: /pɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛntəs/

Say it like: Por-ten-tow-s

The correct spelling is portentous. Of momentous or ominous significance.

Usage Examples

No usage examples in context are available for this word.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of momentous or ominous significance.
  2. 2.Ominously prophetic.
  3. 3.Puffed up with vanity.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples