How to pronounce sororial
Say it like suh-ROR-ee-ul. Sororial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROR).
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- suh
- ROR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sororial 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.
- RORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sororial
American and British speakers say sororial in essentially the same way: /səˈrɔriəl/ in the US and /səˈrɔːrɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-RAW-rih-ul.
What does sororial mean?
- Synonym of sororal (“of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a sister or sisters”).
Where does sororial come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin sorōrius (“sisterly”) + English -al (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives).
Words that rhyme with sororial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sororial.
Questions about saying sororial
How do you pronounce sororial?
Say suh-ROR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /səˈrɔriəl/. In British English it is /səˈrɔːrɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sororial?
Sororial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROR). Broken into parts: suh · ROR · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say sororial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈrɔriəl/ and the British form is /səˈrɔːrɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.