How to Pronounce Pathos

To pronounce "pathos", say PATH-os — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪˌθɒs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpeɪˌθɒs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pathos”

"pathos" has 2 syllables: path-os. It rhymes with bathos, if that helps it stick.

What does pathos mean?

noun

  1. The quality or property of anything which touches the feelings or excites emotions and passions, especially that which awakens tender emotions, such as pity, sorrow, and the like; contagious warmth of feeling, action, or expression; pathetic quality.
  2. A writer or speaker's attempt to persuade an audience through appeals involving the use of strong emotions such as pity.

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Words that rhyme with pathos

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bathos

Related words

commiserationpityruthpoignancycompassionducksfeelingssentiments

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pathos"?▾

"Pathos" has 2 syllables: path · os.

What is the IPA transcription of "pathos"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pathos" is /ˈpeɪˌθɒs/.

What does "pathos" mean?▾

Pathos: The quality or property of anything which touches the feelings or excites emotions and passions, especially that which awakens tender emotions, such as pity, sorrow, and the like; contagious warmth of feeling, action, or expression; pathetic quality.

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