How to pronounce sorcerer
Say it like SOR-suh-rer. Sorcerer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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- SOR
- suh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorcerer 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sorcerer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-suh-ruh.
What does sorcerer mean?
- A magician or wizard. Sometimes specifically male.
- A person whose skills or abilities appear almost magical.
Where does sorcerer come from?
From Middle English sorcerere, from stem sorcer- (as in sorceresse and sorcery) + -ere, from Old French sorcer, sorcier, from Early Medieval Latin sortiārius, derived from Latin sortem (“fate, fortune”), from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (“to bind”).
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Questions about saying sorcerer
How do you pronounce sorcerer?
Say SOR-suh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrsərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːsərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorcerer?
Sorcerer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · suh · rer.
Is sorcerer 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 /ˈsɔːsərə/ (SAW-suh-ruh).