ˈhæplɪs ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl pəˈθɛtɪk ˈpɪti.əbəl ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩ pʊɹ pʊə(ɹ) ˈɹɛtʃɪd deserving or inciting pity a hapless victim miserable victims of war the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic piteous appeals for help pitiable homeless children a pitiful fate Oh, you poor thing his poor distorted limbs a wretched life