How to Pronounce "what a pity"
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪti
WUHT-uh-PI-tee
wˈɒt/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪti
WOT-uh-PI-tee
Definition
A phrase used to express sympathy, disappointment, or regret about something unfortunate or sad that has happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪti
British English
wˈɒt/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHT-uh-PI-tee
UK
WOT-uh-PI-tee
Listen in Context
What a pity you missed the party.
It's raining on our picnic day—what a pity!
They didn't win the game. What a pity.
She couldn’t come because she was sick—what a pity.