How to Pronounce "more's the pity"
expression
MORZ thuh PI-tee
MAWZ thuh PI-tee
Definition
An expression used to show disappointment or regret about something unfortunate, often after mentioning a negative fact.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɔɹz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɪti
British English
mɔːz/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MORZ thuh PI-tee
UK
MAWZ thuh PI-tee
Listen in Context
The concert was cancelled, more's the pity.
She won't be able to join us tonight, more's the pity.
The store is closed on Sundays, more's the pity.
Our team fought hard but lost in the finals, more's the pity.