How to pronounce portculis
Say it like port-KUHL-is. Portculis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL).
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- port
- KUHL
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portculis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- portKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of portculis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pawt-KUHL-is.
What does portculis mean?
- Rare form of portcullis. How to pronounce portcullis
Words that rhyme with portculis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of portculis.
Questions about saying portculis
How do you pronounce portculis?
Say port-KUHL-is. The American pronunciation is /pɔrtˈkʌlɪs/. In British English it is /pɔːtˈkʌlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portculis?
Portculis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL). Broken into parts: port · KUHL · is.
Is portculis 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 /pɔːtˈkʌlɪs/ (pawt-KUHL-is).