The spelling of the word "sorriness" follows a pattern of adding the suffix "-ness" to the adjective "sorry," indicating a state or quality of feeling remorseful or apologetic. In IPA phonetic transcription, "sorriness" is pronounced /ˈsɒrɪnəs/. The emphasis is on the first syllable with the "o" sound pronounced as "ah." The second syllable is pronounced as "-ry" with a short "i" sound, and the final syllable is pronounced as "-ness" with a short "uh" sound.
The state of being sorry or pitiful; meanness; poorness.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "sorriness" is derived from the adjective "sorri" which comes from the Middle English word "sori", meaning "distressed" or "sad". The word "sori" originated from the Old English word "sārig", which carries a similar meaning. Over time, through linguistic changes and usage, "sori" transformed into "sorriness" to denote the state or quality of being sorry or feeling sorrowful.