How to pronounce sorting
Say it like SOR-ting. Sorting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɔrtɪŋ/SOR-ting
UK British/ˈsɔːtɪŋ/SAW-ting
- SOR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sorting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-ting.
What does sorting mean?
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sort
- classification
- categorization
- categorisation
Words that rhyme with sorting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sorting.
Questions about saying sorting
How do you pronounce sorting?
Say SOR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorting?
Sorting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · ting.
Is sorting 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 /ˈsɔːtɪŋ/ (SAW-ting).