How to pronounce sorites
Say it like suh-RY-teez. Sorites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- suh
- RY
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorites pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sorites
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-RY-teez.
What does sorites mean?
- A series of propositions whereby each conclusion is taken as the subject of the next.
- plural of sorite
Words that rhyme with sorites
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sorites.
Questions about saying sorites
How do you pronounce sorites?
Say suh-RY-teez. The American pronunciation is /səˈraɪtiz/. In British English it is /səˈraɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorites?
Sorites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: suh · RY · teez.
Is sorites pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /səˈraɪtiz/ (suh-RY-teez).