How to Pronounce "mortify"
word
ˈmɔɹtɪˌfaɪ
MOR-ti-fy
mˈɔːtɪfˌaɪ
MAW-ti-fy
Definition
To make someone feel very embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɹtɪˌfaɪ
British English
mˈɔːtɪfˌaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOR-ti-fy
UK
MAW-ti-fy
Listen in Context
His comment really mortified her in front of everyone.
I felt mortified when I made that mistake.
You would mortify your parents if you behaved like that.
I was absolutely mortified when my phone rang during the ceremony.