How to pronounce sortition
Say it like sor-TISH-un. Sortition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- sor
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sortition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sortition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: saw-TISH-un.
What does sortition mean?
- Selection by drawing lots.
Where does sortition come from?
From Latin sortītiō.
Words that rhyme with sortition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sortition.
Questions about saying sortition
How do you pronounce sortition?
Say sor-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /sɔrˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /sɔːˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sortition?
Sortition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: sor · TISH · un.
Is sortition 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 /sɔːˈtɪʃən/ (saw-TISH-un).