How to pronounce mortician
Say it like mor-TISH-un. Mortician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- mor
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mortician pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- morKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mortician
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: maw-TISH-un.
What does mortician mean?
- An undertaker or funeral director; especially, one who is also the embalmer or cremator.
Where does mortician come from?
From Latin mort- (“death”) + -ician.
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Words that rhyme with mortician
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Questions about saying mortician
How do you pronounce mortician?
Say mor-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /mɔrˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /mɔːˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mortician?
Mortician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: mor · TISH · un.
Is mortician 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 /mɔːˈtɪʃən/ (maw-TISH-un).