About "sorry"
How to Split "sorry" into Syllables
The word sorry is divided into 2 syllables: sor·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- sor — 1st syllable
- ry — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of sorry:
- IPA: /ˈsɒɹ.i/
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📖 Definitions
- sorry (comparative sorrier, superlative sorriest)
- Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English sory, from Old English sāriġ (“feeling or expressing grief, sorry, grieved, sorrowful, sad, mournful, bitter”), from Proto-West Germanic *sairag, from Proto-Germanic *sairagaz (“sad”), from Proto-Indo-European *seh₂yro (“hard, rough, painful”). Cognate with Scots sairie (“sad, grieved”), Saterland Frisian seerich (“sore, inflamed”), West Frisian searich (“sad, sorry”), Low German serig (“sick, scabby”), German dialectal sehrig (“sore, sad, pa...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down sorry into syllables helps with:
- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
- Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
- Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare sorry with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| sorry | 2 | sor·ry |
| Socorro | 3 | so-cor-ro |
| sirrah | 2 | sir-rah |
| SRO | 1 | sro |
| squarer | 2 | squar-er |
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