How to Pronounce "mortifying"
word
ˈmɔɹtɪˌfaɪ
MOR-ti-fy-ing
mˈɔːtɪfˌaɪɪŋ
MAW-ti-fy-ing
Definition
Causing someone to feel extremely embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɹtɪˌfaɪ
British English
mˈɔːtɪfˌaɪɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOR-ti-fy-ing
UK
MAW-ti-fy-ing
Listen in Context
It was mortifying when I forgot my speech in front of everyone.
A mortifying mistake made him want to leave the room.
The photos were so mortifying that she deleted them immediately.
Honestly, tripping on stage was the most mortifying thing that ever happened to me.