Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce colport?
The recorded pronunciation is /kɒlˈpɔː(ɹ)t/.
What does colport mean?
To work as a colporteur
Where does colport come from?
Back-formation from colporteur.

How to pronounce colport

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “colport”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kɒlˈpɔː(ɹ)t/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “colport”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “colport” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.