How to Pronounce Mortifying

To pronounce "mortifying", say MORT-ify-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MORT-ify-ing

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"mortifying" has 3 syllables: mort-ify-ing.

What does mortifying mean?

verb

  1. To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.

    “Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body.”

  2. (usually used passively) To embarrass, to humiliate. To injure one's dignity.

    “I was so mortified I could have died right there; instead I fainted, but I swore I'd never let that happen to me again.”

noun

  1. Mortification; abstinence

    “mortifyings of the flesh”

adjective

  1. Causing mortification; extremely embarrassing.

Synonyms

maceratedemeanhumiliateshame

Antonyms

dignifyhonor

Related words

embarrassinghumiliatingdemeaninghumblingundignifiedunpleasantcringeworthycringy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mortifying"?▾

"Mortifying" has 3 syllables: mort · ify · ing.

What does "mortifying" mean?▾

Mortifying: To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.

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