How to pronounce sordes
Say it like SOR-deez. Sordes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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- SOR
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sordes 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 "o" in go.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sordes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-deez.
What does sordes mean?
- Deposits of dirt or bacteria on the body, discharges; bacterial deposits on the teeth or tongue.
Where does sordes come from?
From Latin sordes, related to sordere.
Questions about saying sordes
How do you pronounce sordes?
Say SOR-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊrdiz/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːdiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sordes?
Sordes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · deez.
Is sordes 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 /ˈsɔːdiːz/ (SAW-deez).