How to pronounce poultices
Say it like POHL-tuh-siz. Poultices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL).
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- POHL
- tuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poultices 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poultices
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHL-tuh-siz.
What does poultices mean?
- plural of poultice How to pronounce poultice
Questions about saying poultices
How do you pronounce poultices?
Say POHL-tuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊltəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊltəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poultices?
Poultices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL). Broken into parts: POHL · tuh · siz.
Is poultices 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 /ˈpəʊltəsɪz/ (POHL-tuh-siz).