How to Pronounce Hath

To pronounce "hath", say HATH — one syllable, IPA /hæθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/hæθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hath”

"hath" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wrath and path, if that helps it stick.

What does hath mean?

verb

  1. To possess, own.

    “I have a house and a car.”

  2. To hold, as something at someone's disposal.

    “Do you have the key? (not necessarily one's own key)”

Synonyms

have one's way withsleep withtake

Words that rhyme with hath

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wrathpathaftermathpsychopathbloodbathfootpathsociopathempathbathlathwarpathsunbath

Related words

hasmakingownsholdscontainsbearspossessescontrols

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hath"?▾

"Hath" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hath"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hath" is /hæθ/.

What does "hath" mean?▾

Hath: To possess, own.

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