How to Pronounce Pitifully

To pronounce "pitifully", say PIT-if-ully — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PIT-if-ully

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💡 Tip for remembering “pitifully”

"pitifully" has 3 syllables: pit-if-ully.

What does pitifully mean?

adverb

  1. In a pitiful manner.

Related words

sadlyregrettablyunfortunatelypitiablypatheticallypitilesslysnivelinglypityingly

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How many syllables are in "pitifully"?▾

"Pitifully" has 3 syllables: pit · if · ully.

What does "pitifully" mean?▾

Pitifully: In a pitiful manner.

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