How to Pronounce "sorties"
word
ˈsɔɹtiz
SOR-teez
sˈɔːtɪz
SAW-teez
Definition
'Sorties' are missions where military aircraft leave their base to perform an operation and then return. It can also mean a sudden attack or a trip out from a safe place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɔɹtiz
British English
sˈɔːtɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOR-teez
UK
SAW-teez
Listen in Context
The jets completed five sorties today.
Helicopters flew several sorties over the area.
The army planned night sorties.
After several failed sorties, the squadron finally hit their target.