How to Pronounce "mortis"
word
ˈmɔɹtɪs
MOR-tis
ˈmɔːtɪs
MAW-tis
Definition
'Mortis' is most commonly known from the term 'rigor mortis,' which describes the stiffening of muscles after death. On its own, 'mortis' refers to death in medical or scientific terms, but is rarely used outside phrases like 'rigor mortis.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɹtɪs
British English
ˈmɔːtɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOR-tis
UK
MAW-tis
Listen in Context
The doctor explained what mortis means after death.
We learned about mortis in our biology class.
Rigor mortis makes the body stiff after death.
Detectives looked for signs of mortis to estimate the time of death.