English Expression · Beginner
what a pity
Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information
Pronunciation: /ˌwʌt ə ˈpɪti/ [ˌwɐɾ ə ˈpʰɪɾi ~ ˌwɜɾ ə ˈpʰɪɾi]
Meaning
Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information.
Example
What a pity you can't attend our party tonight.
What a pity you can't attend our party tonight.
Practice tips
- Practice what a pity out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for beginner-level learners.