How do you pronounce portentous?

portentous is pronounced as /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/.

☁️portentous

adjective

/pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.

His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.

ominous, foreboding, threatening, pompous, grave

hopeful, reassuring

portentous sign, portentous event, portentous tone, portentous speech

very bad or unpleasant

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

profitable; producing wealth or gain

not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous

Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.