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pity
Definition:
(nou) a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others (nou) an unfortunate development (nou) the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɪti
Examples:
He shows pity to the needy and the poor and saves the lives of the poor.
They had pity for the deserter.
It is a pity that the case was closed in the meantime.
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Common mistakes of pity pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "pi-'ty". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈpɪt.i" in both US and UK English. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "pity".
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" as a long vowel, saying "pee-ty". The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound as in "bit": "ˈpɪt.i". Tip: Practice with words like "kit" to master the short "i" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers might say "pi-ty" with a strong "t" sound, making it sound unnatural. The "t" should be softer, as in "ˈpɪt.i". Tip: Try saying "city" to soften the "t" sound in "pity".
- Omitting the vowel: A frequent error is dropping the vowel sound in the second syllable, resulting in "pit". The correct form is "ˈpɪt.i", including both syllables. Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect final vowel: Some might pronounce it as "pity" with a long "e" sound, like "pee-tee". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i": "ˈpɪt.i". Tip: Compare with "bitty" to reinforce the short "i" sound in "pity".