How to pronounce pitilessly
Say it like PIT-ee-luh-slee. Pitilessly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT).
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- PIT
- ee
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitilessly 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pitilessly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIT-ee-luh-slee.
What does pitilessly mean?
- In a pitiless manner.
Where does pitilessly come from?
From pitiless + -ly.
Questions about saying pitilessly
How do you pronounce pitilessly?
Say PIT-ee-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtiləsli/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtiləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitilessly?
Pitilessly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT). Broken into parts: PIT · ee · luh · slee.
Is pitilessly 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 /ˈpɪtiləsli/ (PIT-ee-luh-slee).