How to Pronounce "mortified"
word
ˈmɔɹtəˌfaɪd
MOR-tuh-fyd
mˈɔːtɪfˌaɪd
MAW-tih-fyd
Definition
Feeling extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated because of something that happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɹtəˌfaɪd
British English
mˈɔːtɪfˌaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOR-tuh-fyd
UK
MAW-tih-fyd
Listen in Context
I was mortified when I forgot my lines on stage.
She felt mortified by her mistake at work.
He was mortified when his phone rang during the exam.
I was absolutely mortified when my parents showed up at the party.