How to pronounce sorts
Say it like SORTS. Sorts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sorts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWTS.
What does sorts mean?
- plural of sort How to pronounce sort
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sort How to pronounce sort
Words that rhyme with sorts
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Questions about saying sorts
How do you pronounce sorts?
Say SORTS. The American pronunciation is /sɔrts/. In British English it is /sɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorts?
Sorts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SORTS.
Is sorts 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 /sɔːts/ (SAWTS).