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How to pronounce “pity

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Pronunciation guide for pity

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of pity with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Science of Self-Compassionself-pity. Right? We don't like people
Definition summary
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.

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How to pronounce pity

The Science of Self-Compassion

self-pity. Right? We don't like people

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “pity

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
  • (countable) Something regrettable.
  • (obsolete, Early Modern) Piety.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To feel pity for (someone or something). [from 15th c.]
  • (transitive, now regional) To make (someone) feel pity; to provoke the sympathy or compassion of. [from 16th c.]
  • [Interjection]
  • Ellipsis of what a pity.

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