How to Pronounce "portcullis"
word
pɔːtˈkʌlɪs
pawrt-KUHL-iss
pˈɔːtkəlˌiz
pawt-KUHL-iss
Definition
A heavy, strong gate made of iron or wood that slides up and down, used in castles and fortresses to block the entrance and protect against attack.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɔːtˈkʌlɪs
British English
pˈɔːtkəlˌiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pawrt-KUHL-iss
UK
pawt-KUHL-iss
Listen in Context
The portcullis protected the castle's entrance.
They lowered the portcullis during an attack.
A heavy portcullis is hard to lift.
"Quick, drop the portcullis before they get inside!" shouted the guard.