How to pronounce sorties
Say it like SOR-teez. Sorties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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- SOR
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorties 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sorties
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-teez.
What does sorties mean?
- plural of sortie How to pronounce sortie
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sortie How to pronounce sortie
Words that rhyme with sorties
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sorties.
Questions about saying sorties
How do you pronounce sorties?
Say SOR-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrtiz/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorties?
Sorties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · teez.
Is sorties 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 /ˈsɔːtiz/ (SAW-teez).