How Do You Spell FEELS SORRY?

Pronunciation: [fˈiːlz sˈɒɹi] (IPA)

The spelling of the phrase "feels sorry" follows quite straightforwardly from its pronunciation. In International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) notation, it would be transcribed as /fiːlz ˈsɒri/. The "f" sound is followed by a long "ee" sound (represented by "iː"), and then the "z" sound. The word "sorry" is pronounced with the "s" sound, followed by the "o" sound (represented by "ɒ"), then an "r" sound, and finally the "i" sound (represented by "i" in this case). Together, the phrase means to experience regret or sorrow for something.

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Common Misspellings for FEELS SORRY

  • feels sorvy
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Etymology of FEELS SORRY

The phrase "feels sorry" is derived from the etymology of the individual words it comprises.

The word "feels" originates from the Old English word "felan", meaning "to perceive by sense of touch or emotion". Over time, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions and sensations.

On the other hand, the word "sorry" comes from the Old English word "sarig", which conveyed the sense of feeling distressed, grieved, or full of sorrow.

When these two words are combined, the phrase "feels sorry" expresses the state of experiencing remorse, sympathy, or sadness for someone or something.