How to Pronounce Path

To pronounce "path", say PATH — one syllable, IPA /[pʰäːθ]/. 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

/[pʰäːθ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “path”

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

Sounds exactly like: pathe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does path mean?

noun

  1. A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.
  2. A course taken.

    “the path of a meteor, of a caravan, or of a storm”

verb

  1. To make a path in, or on (something), or for (someone).

Synonyms

tracktrail

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Words that rhyme with path

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wrathaftermathpsychopathbloodbathfootpathsociopathempathbathlathwarpathsunbathscath

Related words

wayroutetrackcoursepathwayfootwayfootpathtrailhead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "path"?▾

"Path" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "path"?▾

The IPA transcription of "path" is /[pʰäːθ]/.

What does "path" mean?▾

Path: A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.

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