How to Pronounce "out of sorts"
expression
OWT-uhv-SORTS
OWT-ov-SAWTS
Definition
Feeling slightly unwell, in a bad mood, or not quite yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈsɔɹts
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /sˈɔːts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-SORTS
UK
OWT-ov-SAWTS
Listen in Context
I'm feeling a bit out of sorts today.
She was out of sorts after staying up late last night.
The children seemed out of sorts after the long trip.
If I'm a little out of sorts, it's just because I skipped breakfast.