How to pronounce sorority
Say it like suh-ROR-uh-tee. Sorority has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROR).
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- suh
- ROR
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorority 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sorority
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-ROR-ih-tee.
What does sorority mean?
- A group of girls or women associated for a common purpose; a sisterhood.
- A social organization of female students at a college or university; usually identified by Greek letters.“Every day is a party at this sorority!”
Where does sorority come from?
From Renaissance Latin sorōritās, from Latin soror (“sister”), from Proto-Indo-European *swésōr.
Words that rhyme with sorority
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sorority.
Questions about saying sorority
How do you pronounce sorority?
Say suh-ROR-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /səˈrɔrəti/. In British English it is /səˈrɒrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorority?
Sorority has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROR). Broken into parts: suh · ROR · uh · tee.
Is sorority 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 /səˈrɒrɪti/ (suh-ROR-ih-tee).