How to Pronounce Pathogen

To pronounce "pathogen", say PATH-og-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpæθədʒn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpæθədʒn̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pathogen”

"pathogen" has 3 syllables: path-og-en.

What does pathogen mean?

noun

  1. Any organism or substance, especially a microorganism, capable of causing disease, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. Microorganisms are not considered to be pathogenic until they have reached a population size that is large enough to cause disease.

Related words

infectiousviruspathogenicitypathogenicpathogenesispathologicpathologicaldisease

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pathogen"?▾

"Pathogen" has 3 syllables: path · og · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "pathogen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pathogen" is /ˈpæθədʒn̩/.

What does "pathogen" mean?▾

Pathogen: Any organism or substance, especially a microorganism, capable of causing disease, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. Microorganisms are not considered to be pathogenic until they have reached a population size that is large enough to cause disease.

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