How to Pronounce Mortises

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

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Letters

MORT-is-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “mortises”

"mortises" has 3 syllables: mort-is-es.

What does mortises mean?

noun

  1. A hole that is made to receive a tenon so as to form a joint.
  2. Stability; power of adhesion.

verb

  1. To cut a mortise in.
  2. To join by a mortise and tenon.

Related words

morticemortuariesmortuarymortemmortarsdowelstenonsmortimer

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How many syllables are in "mortises"?▾

"Mortises" has 3 syllables: mort · is · es.

What does "mortises" mean?▾

Mortises: A hole that is made to receive a tenon so as to form a joint.

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