How to Pronounce "sortie"
word
ˈsɔɹti
SOR-tee
sˈɔːti
SAW-tee
Definition
A sortie is a sudden attack from a defensive position, especially by military forces or aircraft. It can also mean any brief trip or mission outside a safe place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɔɹti
British English
sˈɔːti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOR-tee
UK
SAW-tee
Listen in Context
The pilots prepared for their first sortie of the day.
The soldiers made a sortie out of the fortress at dawn.
Yesterday, there were three sorties over the enemy territory.
After the unexpected sortie, the enemy retreated quickly.