To pronounce "portcullis", say PORTC-ull-is — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PORTC-ull-is
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"portcullis" has 3 syllables: portc-ull-is. It rhymes with ortalis, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Portcullis" has 3 syllables: portc · ull · is.
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