To pronounce "bathos", say BATH-os — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪθɒs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbeɪθɒs/
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"bathos" has 2 syllables: bath-os. It rhymes with pathos, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bathos" has 2 syllables: bath · os.
The IPA transcription of "bathos" is /ˈbeɪθɒs/.
Bathos: Overdone or treacly attempts to inspire pathos.
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