How to Pronounce Mortuary

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

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MORT-uary

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💡 Tip for remembering “mortuary”

"mortuary" has 2 syllables: mort-uary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does mortuary mean?

noun

  1. A place where dead bodies are stored prior to burial or cremation.
  2. A sort of ecclesiastical heriot, a customary gift claimed by, and due to, the minister of a parish on the death of a parishioner.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to death or a funeral; funereal

Synonyms

soulscotmorgue

Words that rhyme with mortuary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

morguefuneraryfuneralundertakerdeadhouseburialgravememorial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mortuary"?▾

"Mortuary" has 2 syllables: mort · uary.

What does "mortuary" mean?▾

Mortuary: A place where dead bodies are stored prior to burial or cremation.

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