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How to pronounce sorry
Say it like this: /ˈsɑɹi/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does sorry mean?
adjOf a person, regretful or apologetic for one's actions.
“I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident.”
Of a person, grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
“I feel sorry for you, about your exam results.”
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
“The storm left his garden in a sorry state.”
intjExpresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
“Sorry I’m so late.”
Said as a request to excuse one's unintentional behaviors.
Said as a request to pass somebody.
“Sorry! Coming through!”
nounThe act of saying sorry; an apology.
“So learn how to tailor your sorries to the sexes. Women tend to want an acknowledgment of what they're going through...”
verbTo feel sorry (for someone).
“Jus' that once I sorried for her. Souls cross the skies o' time, Abbess'd say, like clouds crossin' skies o' the world.”
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