How to Pronounce Mortar

To pronounce "mortar", say MORT-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mortar”

"mortar" has 2 syllables: mort-ar. It rhymes with supporter and quarter, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: morter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mortar mean?

noun

  1. A mixture of lime or cement, sand and water used for bonding building blocks.
  2. A muzzle-loading, indirect fire weapon with a tube length of 10 to 20 calibers and designed to lob shells at very steep trajectories.

verb

  1. To use mortar or plaster to join two things together.
  2. To pound in a mortar.

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Words that rhyme with mortar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

supporterquartertransporterthwartersnortershorterreportersorterimporterexporter

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mortar"?▾

"Mortar" has 2 syllables: mort · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "mortar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mortar" is /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/.

What does "mortar" mean?▾

Mortar: A mixture of lime or cement, sand and water used for bonding building blocks.

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