How to pronounce pitied
Say it like PIT-eed. Pitied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT).
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- PIT
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitied 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.
- eedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pitied
American and British speakers say pitied in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪˌtid/ in the US and /ˈpɪˌtiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIT-eed.
What does pitied mean?
- simple past and past participle of pity How to pronounce pity
Questions about saying pitied
How do you pronounce pitied?
Say PIT-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪˌtid/. In British English it is /ˈpɪˌtiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitied?
Pitied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT). Broken into parts: PIT · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say pitied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪˌtid/ and the British form is /ˈpɪˌtiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.