How to Pronounce "mortars"
word
ˈmɔɹtɝz
MOR-terz
mˈɔːtəz
MAW-tuhz
Definition
Mortars are either short, smooth cannons used to fire explosive shells at high angles in warfare, or bowls used with a pestle for grinding ingredients in cooking or chemistry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɹtɝz
British English
mˈɔːtəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOR-terz
UK
MAW-tuhz
Listen in Context
The soldiers used mortars to protect their camp.
We crush spices in mortars before cooking.
The museum has old mortars on display.
At sunrise, the sound of mortars echoed across the valley.