How to Pronounce Pelvis

To pronounce "pelvis", say PELV-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛlvɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɛlvɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pelvis”

"pelvis" has 2 syllables: pelv-is. It rhymes with elvis, if that helps it stick.

What does pelvis mean?

noun

  1. The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs. It consists of hip bone, sacrum and coccyx.
  2. A funnel-shaped cavity, especially such a cavity in the kidney into which urine passes towards the ureter

Words that rhyme with pelvis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elvis

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pelvis"?▾

"Pelvis" has 2 syllables: pelv · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "pelvis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pelvis" is /ˈpɛlvɪs/.

What does "pelvis" mean?▾

Pelvis: The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs. It consists of hip bone, sacrum and coccyx.

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