How to pronounce mortars
Say it like MOR-terz. Mortars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mortars 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mortars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-tuz.
What does mortars mean?
- plural of mortar How to pronounce mortar
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mortar How to pronounce mortar
Words that rhyme with mortars
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mortars.
Questions about saying mortars
How do you pronounce mortars?
Say MOR-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mortars?
Mortars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · terz.
Is mortars 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 /ˈmɔːtəz/ (MAW-tuz).