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How do you pronounce portmanteau?

The correct pronunciation of "portmanteau" is:

port-MAN-toe

Here's a breakdown:

* port: Pronounced like the word "port" in "seaport."

* man: Pronounced like the word "man."

* toe: Pronounced like the word "toe."

The emphasis is on the second syllable, "MAN."

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