How to Pronounce "a sight for sore eyes"
expression
uh SYTE fer SOR EYZ
uh SYTE faw SAW EYZ
Definition
Used to describe someone or something very pleasant or welcome to see, especially after a long time or when you really needed it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈsɔɹ/ /ˈaɪz
British English
æɪ/ /sˈaɪt/ /fˈɔː/ /sˈɔː/ /ˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SYTE fer SOR EYZ
UK
uh SYTE faw SAW EYZ
Listen in Context
You are a sight for sore eyes after such a long trip.
This clean park is a sight for sore eyes in the city.
Your smile is a sight for sore eyes.
Wow, fresh coffee and homemade cookies? That's a sight for sore eyes!