To pronounce "pity", say PITY — one syllable, IPA /ˈpɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɪti/
IPA
"pity" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with pretty and gritty, if that helps it stick.
noun
“I can't feel any pity towards the gang, who got injured while attempting to break into a flat.”
“It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight.”
verb
“You have got to pity the guy - he lost his wife, mother and job in the same month.”
interjection
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"Pity" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "pity" is /ˈpɪti/.
Pity: A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
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