How to Pronounce "for pity's sake"
expression
for-PI-tee-z sayk
for-PI-teez SAYK-ee
Definition
This is an exclamation used to show frustration, urgency, or annoyance, often when you want someone to do or stop doing something. It's similar to saying 'please' or 'for goodness' sake'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈpɪtiz/ /ˈseɪk
British English
fˈɔː/ /ˈpɪtiz/ /sɑːkeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-PI-tee-z sayk
UK
for-PI-teez SAYK-ee
Listen in Context
For pity's sake, close the window. It's freezing in here!
For pity's sake, stop yelling.
Just listen to me, for pity's sake!
Oh, for pity's sake, will someone answer the phone already?