How to Pronounce "humble pie"
expression
ˈhəmbəɫ/ /ˈpaɪ
HUM-buhl PY
hˈʌmbəl/ /pˈaɪ
HUM-buhl PY
Definition
To admit you were wrong and accept it with humility, often after being proven incorrect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhəmbəɫ/ /ˈpaɪ
British English
hˈʌmbəl/ /pˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUM-buhl PY
UK
HUM-buhl PY
Listen in Context
After losing the game, Tom had to eat humble pie.
She had to eat humble pie when her idea failed.
He ate humble pie and apologized to his friend.
Turns out I was wrong, so I had to eat humble pie in front of everyone.