How to pronounce sortilege
Say it like SAW-tih-lij. Sortilege has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
- SAW
- tih
- lij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sortilege pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sortilege
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAW-tih-lij.
What does sortilege mean?
- Witchcraft, magic, especially as a means of making decisions or predictions.
Where does sortilege come from?
From Old French sortilège, from Medieval Latin sortilegium (“witchcraft”), from Latin sortilegus (“sorcerer, diviner”), from sors (“fate”) + legere (“choose”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sorcery
- thaumaturgy
- wizardry
- bewitchery
Questions about saying sortilege
How do you pronounce sortilege?
Say SAW-tih-lij. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔtɪlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːtɪlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sortilege?
Sortilege has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · tih · lij.
Is sortilege 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 /ˈsɔːtɪlɪdʒ/ (SAW-tih-lij).