portray
verbHow many syllables in portray?
There are 2 syllables in the word portray.Divide portray into syllables:
por · tray
How to pronounce portray:
Definition of portray:
- portray (verb):
- portray in words.
- to make a picture of depict
Synonyms for portray:
characterize
define
delineate
depict
describe
draw
illustrate
image
interpret
paint
picture
render
represent
set out
sketch
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