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pitch

Pronunciation: [pɪtʃ]

Word

Learn how to use pitch in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “music”

(noun) the highness or lowness of a sound. It's how we describe if a note is high like a bird's tweet or low like a drum.

Example

The singer hit a high pitch that sounded beautiful.

Example

The music was too low in pitch, making it hard to hear.

Example

Can you tell me if that note is high pitch or low pitch?

Context: “sports”

(noun) the area where a sport is played. For example, in soccer, it refers to the field where the players compete.

Example

The game was played on a large baseball pitch.

Example

The pitch was too muddy for the game to continue.

Example

Where is the nearest cricket pitch we can use?

Context: “presentation”

(verb) to present an idea or suggestion to someone, often to persuade them to do something. It’s like telling someone about something exciting you want them to support.

Example

She decided to pitch her new toy idea to the company.

Example

He didn’t pitch his idea because he wasn’t confident.

Example

Are you ready to pitch your project to the class?

Context: “throwing”

(verb) to throw something, usually with force. Imagine tossing a ball to someone or throwing a paper airplane.

Example

He pitched the ball right into the catcher’s glove.

Example

She didn't pitch the ball well; it went off to the side.

Example

Can you show me how to pitch the ball correctly?

How to pronounce pitch

Pronunciation: [pɪtʃ]

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