How to Pronounce Pelvises

To pronounce "pelvises", say PELV-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

PELV-is-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “pelvises”

"pelvises" has 3 syllables: pelv-is-es.

What does pelvises 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

Related words

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How many syllables are in "pelvises"?▾

"Pelvises" has 3 syllables: pelv · is · es.

What does "pelvises" mean?▾

Pelvises: 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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