How to pronounce sorb
Say it like SORB. Sorb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SORB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sorb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWB.
What does sorb mean?
- The service tree, Sorbus domestica.
- Any of various related trees, including the wild service tree, S. torminalis, and the rowan, S. aucuparia.
- The fruit of any of these trees, especially of the service tree.
- To absorb or adsorb.
Where does sorb come from?
Borrowed from Middle French sorbier (the tree), sorbe (the fruit), from Latin sorbus (the tree), sorbum (the fruit).
Questions about saying sorb
How do you pronounce sorb?
Say SORB. The American pronunciation is /sɔrb/. In British English it is /sɔːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorb?
Sorb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SORB.
Is sorb 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 /sɔːb/ (SAWB).