How to Pronounce "bricks and mortar"
expression
ˈbɹɪks/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmɔɹtɝ
BRIKS-and-MOR-ter
bɹˈɪks/ /ˈænd/ /mˈɔːtɐ
br-IKS-and-MAW-tuh
Definition
A company or shop that has a physical building, rather than only doing business online. Also used to describe physical stores compared to internet-based ones.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪks/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈmɔɹtɝ
British English
bɹˈɪks/ /ˈænd/ /mˈɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRIKS-and-MOR-ter
UK
br-IKS-and-MAW-tuh
Listen in Context
Many people prefer bricks and mortar stores to shop in person.
The company started online but now has several bricks and mortar locations.
Do you think bricks and mortar shops will survive the internet age?
Even with online shopping booming, some people still trust bricks and mortar businesses more.