How to pronounce pitying
Say it like PIT-ee-ing. Pitying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT).
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US American/ˈpɪtiɪŋ/PIT-ee-ing
UK British/ˈpɪtiɪŋ/PIT-ee-ing
- PIT
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pitying
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIT-ee-ing.
What does pitying mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of pity How to pronounce pity
- The act of one who pities.
- A flock of doves.
Questions about saying pitying
How do you pronounce pitying?
Say PIT-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitying?
Pitying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT). Broken into parts: PIT · ee · ing.
Is pitying 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 /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/ (PIT-ee-ing).