How to Pronounce "poultice"
word
ˈpoʊɫtəs
POHL-tis
pˈəʊltɪs
PUHL-tis
Definition
A poultice is a soft, moist substance, often heated and spread on cloth, that is placed on the skin to help heal or relieve pain, especially from soreness, inflammation, or wounds.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊɫtəs
British English
pˈəʊltɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POHL-tis
UK
PUHL-tis
Listen in Context
She put a warm poultice on her sore knee.
A doctor recommended a herbal poultice for the infection.
The nurse applied a bread poultice to reduce swelling.
My grandmother would always make a homemade poultice when someone got a cut.