How to Pronounce "sorry to hear that"
expression
SAR-ee tuh HEER that
SOR-ee too HEE-uh that
Definition
A polite way to show sympathy when someone tells you about a problem or bad news. It's used to express that you feel bad for what the other person has experienced.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhiɹ/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
British English
sˈɒɹi/ /tˈuː/ /hˈiə/ /ðˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAR-ee tuh HEER that
UK
SOR-ee too HEE-uh that
Listen in Context
I'm sorry to hear that your pet is sick.
She said, 'sorry to hear that,' when she found out I lost my job.
I'm really sorry to hear that your trip was canceled.
Oh no, sorry to hear that. Let me know if you need anything.