How to Pronounce Cortices

To pronounce "cortices", say CORT-ic-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CORT-ic-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “cortices”

"cortices" has 3 syllables: cort-ic-es. It rhymes with tortoise and fortas, if that helps it stick.

What does cortices mean?

noun

  1. The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
  2. The tissue of a stem or root that lies inward from the epidermis, but exterior to the vascular tissue.

Words that rhyme with cortices

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tortoisefortasfortisportessemortis

Related words

perirhinalcorticalcorticiumcorticofugalcorticocortincorticallycorticated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cortices"?▾

"Cortices" has 3 syllables: cort · ic · es.

What does "cortices" mean?▾

Cortices: The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.

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