How to pronounce assorted
Say it like uh-SOR-tid. Assorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- uh
- SOR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assorted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of assorted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SAW-tid.
What does assorted mean?
- simple past and past participle of assort How to pronounce assort
- Composed of a number of different kinds or types; mixed; miscellaneous.
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Words that rhyme with assorted
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Questions about saying assorted
How do you pronounce assorted?
Say uh-SOR-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈsɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assorted?
Assorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: uh · SOR · tid.
Is assorted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈsɔːtɪd/ (uh-SAW-tid).