How do you pronounce Puerto Rican?

Puerto Rican is pronounced pawr-tuh-REEː-kuhn.

What is the correct pronunciation of Puerto Rican?

The correct pronunciation of Puerto Rican is pawr-tuh-REEː-kuhn (IPA: ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən).

Puerto Rican

Q: Is Puerto Rican a English name?

Yes, Puerto Rican is a English name meaning "A person from Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean. It denotes someone originating from or identifying with the culture and people of Puerto Rico.".

/pawr-tuh-REEː-kuhn/

English Male

Meaning & Origin

Puerto Rican is a English name meaning "A person from Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean. It denotes someone originating from or identifying with the culture and people of Puerto Rico.". Derived from the Spanish words 'Puerto Rico,' meaning 'Rich Port'.

Quick Facts

Language English

Gender Male

Phonetic pawr-tuh-REEː-kuhn

IPA ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən

Pronunciation Tip

Say it as pawr-tuh-REEː-kuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

Famous People Named Puerto Rican