How to pronounce sortie
Say it like SOR-tee. Sortie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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- SOR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sortie 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sortie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-tee.
What does sortie mean?
- An attack made by troops from a besieged position; a sally.
- An operational flight carried out by a single military aircraft.
- An act of venturing out to do a task, etc.
- To carry out a sortie; to sally.
Where does sortie come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sortie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sortie.
Questions about saying sortie
How do you pronounce sortie?
Say SOR-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrti/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sortie?
Sortie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · tee.
Is sortie 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 /ˈsɔːti/ (SAW-tee).