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

Having great power or strength.

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

Characterized by initiative and willingness to undertake new ventures.

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful