English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Sorry Pronunciation
Sorry is pronounced SAH-ree, IPA /ˈsɑri/.
SAH-ree
US /ˈsɑri/ · UK /ˈsɒri/
Syllables: SAH · ree (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Feeling regret, or used on its own as an apology.
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Sorry in a Sentence
- Sorry, I did not catch your name.
- She felt sorry for the dog.
- The garden was in a sorry state.
Common Mispronunciations of Sorry
Not SAW-ree
Americans open it to SAH, the vowel of father, while southern England rounds it towards SO-ree. Both are standard.
Not suh-REE
Beat at the front, with ree closing lightly behind it.
Tip: Two beats, SAH-ree. Sorrow shares the vowel but not the ending.
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