To pronounce "mortem", say MORT-em — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"mortem" has 2 syllables: mort-em. It rhymes with antemortem and kortum, if that helps it stick.
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"Mortem" has 2 syllables: mort · em.
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