How to Pronounce Pitiable

To pronounce "pitiable", say PIT-iabl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪti.əbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɪti.əbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pitiable”

"pitiable" has 3 syllables: pit-iabl-e.

What does pitiable mean?

adjective

  1. That deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.

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Related words

pitifulpatheticpiteouswretchedmiserablecontemptiblemisfortunateunfortunate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pitiable"?▾

"Pitiable" has 3 syllables: pit · iabl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pitiable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pitiable" is /ˈpɪti.əbəl/.

What does "pitiable" mean?▾

Pitiable: That deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.

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