How to pronounce piteously
Say it like PIT-ee-us-lee. Piteously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce piteously. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PIT
- ee
- us
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piteously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of piteously
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIT-ee-us-lee.
What does piteously mean?
- In a piteous manner; pathetically; plaintively.
Where does piteously come from?
From Middle English piteuously, pitously; equivalent to piteous + -ly.
Questions about saying piteously
How do you pronounce piteously?
Say PIT-ee-us-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtiəsli/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtiəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piteously?
Piteously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT). Broken into parts: PIT · ee · us · lee.
Is piteously pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpɪtiəsli/ (PIT-ee-us-lee).