How to pronounce sordid
Say it like SOR-did. Sordid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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- SOR
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sordid 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.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sordid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-did.
What does sordid mean?
- Distasteful, ignoble, vile, or contemptible.“The politician was involved in a sordid money laundering scheme.”
- Dirty or squalid.“They rented a sordid apartment together.”
- Morally degrading.
Where does sordid come from?
Alternatively from French sordide.
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Words that rhyme with sordid
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Questions about saying sordid
How do you pronounce sordid?
Say SOR-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sordid?
Sordid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · did.
Is sordid 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 /ˈsɔːdɪd/ (SAW-did).