How to Pronounce "sorry about that"
expression
ˈsɑɹi/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
SAR-ee uh-BOWT THAT
sˈɒɹi/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /ðˈæt
SOR-ee uh-BOWT THAT
Definition
A polite and informal phrase used to apologize for a mistake, inconvenience, or small problem you caused.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɑɹi/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
British English
sˈɒɹi/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /ðˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAR-ee uh-BOWT THAT
UK
SOR-ee uh-BOWT THAT
Listen in Context
Sorry about that, I spilled some water.
Oh, sorry about that! I didn't see you there.
Sorry about that, the machine is not working today.
I forgot to reply to your message—sorry about that!