How to Pronounce Sorriest

To pronounce "sorriest", say SORR-iest — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SORR-iest

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💡 Tip for remembering “sorriest”

"sorriest" has 2 syllables: sorr-iest. It rhymes with starriest and chariest, if that helps it stick.

What does sorriest mean?

adjective

  1. (of a person) Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.

    “I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident.”

  2. Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.

    “The storm left his garden in a sorry state.”

Synonyms

apologeticattritionalcompunctiouscontriteheavyheartedmelancholymournfulpenitent

Words that rhyme with sorriest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

starriestchariest

Related words

lousiestdumbestworstsaddestugliestlamestblackestfunniest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sorriest"?▾

"Sorriest" has 2 syllables: sorr · iest.

What does "sorriest" mean?▾

Sorriest: (of a person) Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.

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