Como Pronunciar "portcullis"
word
pawrt-KUHL-iss
pawt-KUHL-iss
Definição
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.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
pɔːtˈkʌlɪs
Inglês Britânico
pˈɔːtkəlˌiz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
pawrt-KUHL-iss
UK
pawt-KUHL-iss
Ouça em Contexto
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.