How to pronounce sorbet
Say it like sor-BAY. Sorbet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- sor
- BAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorbet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sorbet
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-bay.
What does sorbet mean?
- Frozen fruit juice, sometimes mixed with egg whites, eaten as dessert or between courses of a meal.“After dinner we had an orange sorbet that was very refreshing.”
Where does sorbet come from?
Doublet of sherbet and sharbat, related to syrup.
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Words that rhyme with sorbet
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Questions about saying sorbet
How do you pronounce sorbet?
Say sor-BAY. The American pronunciation is /sɔrˈbeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːbeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorbet?
Sorbet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: sor · BAY.
Is sorbet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsɔːbeɪ/ (SAW-bay).