How to Pronounce "sight for sore eyes"
expression
SYTE fer SOR EYZ
SYTE fer SAW EYZ
Definition
An idiom used to say that someone or something is very pleasant to see, especially after a long time or after something unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈsɔɹ/ /ˈaɪz
British English
sˈaɪt/ /fˈɔː/ /sˈɔː/ /ˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SYTE fer SOR EYZ
UK
SYTE fer SAW EYZ
Listen in Context
You are a sight for sore eyes after such a hard day.
That green park is a sight for sore eyes in the busy city.
The ocean view from my window is a sight for sore eyes every morning.
Wow, you’re a sight for sore eyes! I haven’t seen you in ages.