Learn How to Pronounce porridge
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
porridge
Definition:
(nou) soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick
Examples:
In Britain we differentiate between porridge and gruel.
The porridge here refers to Chinese style porridge.
Either the porridge is too hot or the porridge is too cold.
Learn more about:porridge
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: porridge
Learn Individual Sounds
Break porridge down into individual sounds such as . Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say porridge in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say porridge in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with porridge.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of porridge pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "po-RIDGE" instead of the correct "POR-ridge" (ˈpɔrɪdʒ for US, ˈpɒrɪdʒ for UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "r": The "r" in "porridge" can be overpronounced, leading to "por-RIDGE." This can distort the word's natural flow. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and smooth to maintain the word's rhythm.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "porridge" with a short "o," sounding like "pore-idge." The correct vowel sound is a short "o" (ˈpɔrɪdʒ for US, ˈpɒrɪdʒ for UK). Tip: Focus on producing a clear, short "o" sound.
- Skipping the final "dge": Learners sometimes drop the "dge," resulting in "porri." This omission alters the word entirely. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "dge" to complete the word correctly.
- Mispronouncing the "g": Some might say "porridge" with a hard "g," sounding like "por-rig." The final sound should be a soft "j" (ˈpɔrɪdʒ for US, ˈpɒrɪdʒ for UK). Tip: Practice saying "j" to achieve the right ending sound.