How to Pronounce Mortars

To pronounce "mortars", say MORT-ars — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

MORT-ars

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💡 Tip for remembering “mortars”

"mortars" has 2 syllables: mort-ars. It rhymes with headquarters and supporters, if that helps it stick.

What does mortars 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.

Words that rhyme with mortars

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mortars"?▾

"Mortars" has 2 syllables: mort · ars.

What does "mortars" mean?▾

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

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