How to Pronounce Sorts

To pronounce "sorts", say SORTS — one syllable, IPA /sɔːts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/sɔːts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sorts”

"sorts" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sports and quartz, if that helps it stick.

What does sorts mean?

noun

  1. A general type.
  2. Manner; form of being or acting.

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.”

Synonyms

sort-outalgorithmcharacterindividualpersontypegenregenuscategorizeclass

Words that rhyme with sorts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sportsquartzshortssupportsexhortspurportstransportsretortssnortswartsimportsforts

Related words

classifyassortclassformkindvarietyseparatescreen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sorts"?▾

"Sorts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sorts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sorts" is /sɔːts/.

What does "sorts" mean?▾

Sorts: A general type.

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