To pronounce "sorbet", say SORB-et — 2 syllables, IPA /sɔɹˈbeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/sɔɹˈbeɪ/
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"sorbet" has 2 syllables: sorb-et. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.
noun
“After dinner we had an orange sorbet that was very refreshing.”
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"Sorbet" has 2 syllables: sorb · et.
The IPA transcription of "sorbet" is /sɔɹˈbeɪ/.
Sorbet: Frozen fruit juice, sometimes mixed with egg whites, used as dessert or between courses of a meal.
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