How to Pronounce Sorrow

To pronounce "sorrow", say SORR-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɔɹoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɔɹoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sorrow”

"sorrow" has 2 syllables: sorr-ow. It rhymes with carro and zingaro, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sarro — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sorrow mean?

noun

  1. Unhappiness, woe
  2. (usually in plural) An instance or cause of unhappiness.

    “Parting is such sweet sorrow.”

verb

  1. To feel or express grief.
  2. To feel grief over; to mourn, regret.

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Words that rhyme with sorrow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carrozingarochiarobaro-maroparoferraroalvaroutamarocannizzarodenarozarro

Related words

sorrowfulnesssadnessgrievegriefruefulnessregretsadsorrowful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sorrow"?▾

"Sorrow" has 2 syllables: sorr · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "sorrow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sorrow" is /ˈsɔɹoʊ/.

What does "sorrow" mean?▾

Sorrow: Unhappiness, woe

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