How to pronounce sorbus
Say it like SOR-bus. Sorbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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US American/ˈsɔrbəs/SOR-bus
UK British/ˈsɔːbəs/SAW-bus
- SOR
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorbus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sorbus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-bus.
What does sorbus mean?
noun
- Any plant of the genus Sorbus.
Where does sorbus come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying sorbus
How do you pronounce sorbus?
Say SOR-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrbəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorbus?
Sorbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · bus.
Is sorbus 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 /ˈsɔːbəs/ (SAW-bus).