How to pronounce pitiable
Say it like PIT-ee-uh-bul. Pitiable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT).
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- PIT
- ee
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitiable 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pitiable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIT-ee-uh-bul.
What does pitiable mean?
- That deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.
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Questions about saying pitiable
How do you pronounce pitiable?
Say PIT-ee-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtiəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtiəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitiable?
Pitiable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT). Broken into parts: PIT · ee · uh · bul.
Is pitiable 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 /ˈpɪtiəbəl/ (PIT-ee-uh-bul).