How to pronounce pities
Say it like PIT-eez. Pities has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT).
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US American/ˈpɪtiz/PIT-eez
UK British/ˈpɪtiz/PIT-eez
- PIT
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pities 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIT-eez.
What does pities mean?
noun
- plural of pity How to pronounce pity
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pity How to pronounce pity
Questions about saying pities
How do you pronounce pities?
Say PIT-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pities?
Pities has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT). Broken into parts: PIT · eez.
Is pities 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 /ˈpɪtiz/ (PIT-eez).