How to pronounce mortals
Say it like MOR-tulz. Mortals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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US American/ˈmɔrtəlz/MOR-tulz
UK British/ˈmɔːtəlz/MAW-tulz
- MOR
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mortals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mortals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-tulz.
What does mortals mean?
noun
- plural of mortal How to pronounce mortal
Questions about saying mortals
How do you pronounce mortals?
Say MOR-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mortals?
Mortals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · tulz.
Is mortals pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɔːtəlz/ (MAW-tulz).