stort

Questions

What does stort mean?

A river in Essex and Hertfordshire, England, which joins the River Lea near Hoddesdon.

Where does stort come from?

A back-formation from Bishop's Stortford; apparently the river's original name was the Stour.

How to pronounce stort

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “stort”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “stort”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “stort” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.