Porous

How many syllables in Porous?

porous has 2 syllables

Split Porous into syllables?

porous

Definition of Porous

adjective - having small holes that allow water or air to pass through easily

How should Porous divide into syllables

The word 'porous' has two syllables. The first syllable 'por' has one vowel 'o' and one consonant 'p'. The second syllable 'ous' has two vowels 'o' and 'u' and one consonant 's'.

Part of Speech - Porous

Adjective

Sentences with Porous

  • The soil is porous, so it drains well.
  • The rock is not porous, so it does not absorb water.
  • The sponge is porous, so it can be used for cleaning.
  • The membrane is porous, so it allows molecules to pass through.
  • The concrete is porous, so it needs to be sealed to prevent water damage.
  • The fabric is porous, so it can be used for making breathable clothing.
  • The paper is porous, so it can be used for filtering liquids.
  • The foam is porous, so it can be used for insulation.
  • The coral is porous, so it provides a habitat for marine life.
  • The bone is porous, so it can store minerals.

Quotes with Porous

  • The porous nature of the internet means that we can get our message out to a large audience quickly. - Ethan Zuckerman
  • The porous borders of the United States have allowed terrorists and criminals to enter our country illegally. - Tom Tancredo
  • The porousness of human memory allows us to forget painful experiences and move on with our lives. - Daniel Schacter
  • The porous surface of the moon has fascinated astronomers for centuries. - Galileo Galilei

Number of characters in Porous

6 ( p, o, r, o, u, s )

Unique letters in Porous

5 ( p, o, r, u, s )

Porous Backwards

suorop

Phonetic Transcription of Porous

IPA (International): ˈpɔ:rʌs

ARA (American): ˈpɔrʌs

EPA (English): ˈpɔ:rʌs

PAO-RAH-S