To pronounce "pathetically", say PATH-et-ic-ally — 4 syllables, IPA /pəˈθɛtɪkli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pəˈθɛtɪkli/
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"pathetically" has 4 syllables: path-et-ic-ally. It rhymes with hermetically and sympathetically, if that helps it stick.
adverb
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"Pathetically" has 4 syllables: path · et · ic · ally.
The IPA transcription of "pathetically" is /pəˈθɛtɪkli/.
Pathetically: In a pathetic manner; piteously.
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