The correct spelling of the word "PORTEL" is P-O-R-T-A-L. It is pronounced as /ˈpɔːt(ə)l/, with the stress on the first syllable. The use of IPA phonetic transcription helps to understand the pronunciation of a word. The first three letters "POR" are pronounced as /pɔː/, the following two letters "TE" produce the sound /t(ə)/, and the final letter "L" is pronounced as /l/. A portal is a doorway or entrance, often used in reference to a website gateway.