How to Pronounce "woe is me"
expression
WOH-iz-MEE
OH-iz-MEE
Definition
An expression used to show you are experiencing trouble, misfortune, or feeling pity for yourself—often in an exaggerated or humorous way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwoʊ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈmi
British English
wˈəʊ/ /ˈɪz/ /mˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WOH-iz-MEE
UK
OH-iz-MEE
Listen in Context
I forgot my homework again. Woe is me!
It's raining and I lost my umbrella. Woe is me.
My favorite show was canceled. Woe is me.
I have to work late again? Woe is me, how will I survive?