How to Pronounce Portculis

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PORTC-ul-is

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💡 Tip for remembering “portculis”

"portculis" has 3 syllables: portc-ul-is. It rhymes with villous and cilice, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with portculis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

villouscilicegryllusphyllousskillessvillusdullesfilassetulliscullismullis

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How many syllables are in "portculis"?▾

"Portculis" has 3 syllables: portc · ul · is.

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