How to pronounce sorrel
Say it like SOR-ul. Sorrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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- SOR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorrel 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sorrel
American and British speakers say sorrel in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔrəl/ in the US and /ˈsɒrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOR-ul.
What does sorrel mean?
- Of a brown color, with a tint of red. (especially: a sorrel horse)
- Any of various plants with acidic leaves of the genus Rumex, especially
- Rumex acetosa (common sorrel, garden sorrel), sometimes used as a salad vegetable.
- Members of genus Oxalis or family Oxalidaceae, woodsorrels.
- A brown color, with a tint of red.
Where does sorrel come from?
From Middle English sorel, from Old French sorel, surele (“sorrel”), from Old French sur (“sour”), of Germanic origin, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *sūraz (“sour”); equivalent to sour + -el (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with sorrel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sorrel.
Questions about saying sorrel
How do you pronounce sorrel?
Say SOR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɒrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorrel?
Sorrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say sorrel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔrəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɒrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.