assort

/əˈsɔːt/

//əˈsɔːt// verb

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"assort" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“assort” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as a verb - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
6
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According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - To sort or arrange according to characteristic or class.

Key facts for assort
PropertyValue
Headwordassort
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
IPA/əˈsɔːt/
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “assort” sits in English frequency

assort falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for assort is 6 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /əˈsɔːt/. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

assort doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, and the word's spelling is regular enough that our generator found nothing worth flagging. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: Middle French assortir. The correct English form is assort, spelled A-S-S-O-R-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    To sort or arrange according to characteristic or class.
  2. 2
    To be of a kind with, to harmonise or match.
  3. 3
    To be associated with; to consort with.
  4. 4
    To furnish with, or make up of, various sorts or a variety of goods.

Etymology

Middle French assortir.

This word in other languages

clasificar(Español)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "assort"?
"assort" is spelled A-S-S-O-R-T. The IPA pronunciation is /əˈsɔːt/.
What does "assort" mean?
As a verb, "assort" means: To sort or arrange according to characteristic or class.
How do you pronounce "assort"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "assort" is /əˈsɔːt/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "assort"?
Middle French assortir. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “assort”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is A-S-S-O-R-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /əˈsɔːt/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list