How to Pronounce Pathological

To pronounce "pathological", say PATH-ol-og-ic-al — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

PATH-ol-og-ic-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “pathological”

"pathological" has 5 syllables: path-ol-og-ic-al. It rhymes with illogical and ontological, if that helps it stick.

What does pathological mean?

adjective

Pertaining to pathology.
Relating to, amounting to, causing, or caused by a physical or mental disorder.

Synonyms

pathologic

Antonyms

well-behaved

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Words that rhyme with pathological

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illogical ontological pedagogical psychological theological logical biological ideological sociological mythological physiological chronological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pathological"?▾

"Pathological" has 5 syllables: path · ol · og · ic · al.

What does "pathological" mean?▾

Pathological: Pertaining to pathology.

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