How to pronounce sorcery
Say it like SOR-suh-ree. Sorcery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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- SOR
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorcery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sorcery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-suh-ree.
What does sorcery mean?
- Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.“The tale is full of magic and sorcery.”
- Black magic.
Where does sorcery come from?
From Middle English sorcery, borrowed from Middle French sorcerie, ultimately derived from Latin sors (“fate”), from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (“to bind”).
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Questions about saying sorcery
How do you pronounce sorcery?
Say SOR-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrsəri/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorcery?
Sorcery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · suh · ree.
Is sorcery 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 /ˈsɔːsəri/ (SAW-suh-ree).