How to Pronounce "hit a sour note"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsaʊɝ/, /ˈsaʊɹ/ /ˈnoʊt
HIT uh SOWR noht
hˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /sˈaʊə/ /nˈəʊt
HIT uh SOW-uh noht
Definition
To do or say something that disrupts the mood, creates a negative impression, or makes a situation uncomfortable—sometimes literally playing a wrong note, but more often used figuratively.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsaʊɝ/, /ˈsaʊɹ/ /ˈnoʊt
British English
hˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /sˈaʊə/ /nˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT uh SOWR noht
UK
HIT uh SOW-uh noht
Listen in Context
Her joke hit a sour note at the party.
His comment really hit a sour note during the meeting.
The speech hit a sour note with the audience.
Everything was going well until he hit a sour note and mentioned politics.