How to Pronounce Sorrel

To pronounce "sorrel", say SORR-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɒɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɒɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sorrel”

"sorrel" has 2 syllables: sorr-el. It rhymes with immoral and moral, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: surrell, sorel, sorell, sorrell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sorrel mean?

noun

  1. Any of various plants with acidic leaves, especially
  2. A drink, consumed especially in the Caribbean around Christmas, made from the flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa: hibiscus tea.

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Words that rhyme with sorrel

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immoralmoralamoralquarrelauralcoralauroralflorallorelzorillemorellchoral

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sorrel"?▾

"Sorrel" has 2 syllables: sorr · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "sorrel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sorrel" is /ˈsɒɹəl/.

What does "sorrel" mean?▾

Sorrel: Any of various plants with acidic leaves, especially

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