How to pronounce rort
Say it like RORT. Rort is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rort pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of rort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAWT.
What does rort mean?
- A scam or fraud, especially involving the misappropriation of public money or resources.
- To cheat or defraud.
Where does rort come from?
Probably a back-formation from rorty (“boisterous or rowdy, saucy, dissipated, or risqué”).
Words that rhyme with rort
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rort.
Questions about saying rort
How do you pronounce rort?
Say RORT. The American pronunciation is /rɔrt/. In British English it is /rɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rort?
Rort is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RORT.
Is rort 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 /rɔːt/ (RAWT).