How to Pronounce Sorted

To pronounce "sorted", say SORT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

SORT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “sorted”

"sorted" has 2 syllables: sort-ed. It rhymes with retorted and contorted, if that helps it stick.

What does sorted mean?

verb

  1. To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.

    “Sort the letters in those bags into a separate pile for each language.”

  2. To arrange into some sequence, usually numerically, alphabetically or chronologically.

    “Sort those bells into a row in ascending sequence of pitch.”

adjective

  1. Put into some order by sorting.

    “a sorted list of numbers”

  2. (usually with out) In good order, under control.

    “I have to get my life sorted.”

interjection

  1. A general expression of approval.

Synonyms

categorizeclassclassifygrouporderranksort out

Words that rhyme with sorted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retortedcontortedpurportedthwartedassorteddistortedsupportedescortedcourtedextortedsnortedaborted

Related words

classifiedsizedgroupedorderarrangecategorizedorganizedlisted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sorted"?▾

"Sorted" has 2 syllables: sort · ed.

What does "sorted" mean?▾

Sorted: To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.

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