How to Pronounce "pittance"
word
ˈpɪtəns
PIT-uhns
pˈɪtəns
PIT-uhns
Definition
A very small amount of money, usually too little for what is needed or deserved.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪtəns
British English
pˈɪtəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIT-uhns
UK
PIT-uhns
Listen in Context
She earns a pittance working at the shop.
He was paid a pittance for all his hard work.
Most artists make only a pittance at the beginning of their careers.
They expect us to work overtime for a pittance—it’s just not fair.