How to pronounce mortise
Say it like MOR-tis. Mortise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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US American/ˈmɔrtɪs/MOR-tis
UK British/ˈmɔːtɪs/MAW-tis
- MOR
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mortise 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.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mortise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-tis.
What does mortise mean?
noun
- A hole that is made to receive a tenon so as to form a joint.
- Stability; power of adhesion.
- To cut a mortise in.
- To join by a mortise and tenon.
- To adjust the horizontal space between selected pairs of letters; to kern.
Questions about saying mortise
How do you pronounce mortise?
Say MOR-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrtɪs/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mortise?
Mortise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · tis.
Is mortise 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 /ˈmɔːtɪs/ (MAW-tis).