How to pronounce sorrows
Say it like SOR-ohz. Sorrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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US American/ˈsɑroʊz/SOR-ohz
UK British/ˈsɒrəʊz/SOR-ohz
- SOR
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sorrows pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sorrows
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOR-ohz.
What does sorrows mean?
noun
- plural of sorrow How to pronounce sorrow
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sorrow How to pronounce sorrow
Questions about saying sorrows
How do you pronounce sorrows?
Say SOR-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈsɒrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sorrows?
Sorrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · ohz.
Is sorrows pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɒrəʊz/ (SOR-ohz).