How to pronounce poultice
Say it like POHL-tis. Poultice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL).
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- POHL
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poultice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poultice
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHL-tis.
What does poultice mean?
- A soft, moist mass, usually wrapped in cloth and warmed, that is applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe it.
- A porous solid filled with solvent, used to remove stains from porous stone such as marble or granite.
- To treat with a poultice.
Where does poultice come from?
From Middle English pultes, from Latin pultes, plural of puls.
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Questions about saying poultice
How do you pronounce poultice?
Say POHL-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊltɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊltɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poultice?
Poultice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL). Broken into parts: POHL · tis.
Is poultice pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊltɪs/ (POHL-tis).