How to Pronounce Pathway

To pronounce "pathway", say PATHW-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpæθˌweɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpæθˌweɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pathway”

"pathway" has 2 syllables: pathw-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does pathway mean?

noun

  1. A footpath or other path or track.
  2. A sequence of biochemical compounds, and the reactions linking them, that describe a process in metabolism or catabolism.

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Words that rhyme with pathway

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conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pathway"?▾

"Pathway" has 2 syllables: pathw · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "pathway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pathway" is /ˈpæθˌweɪ/.

What does "pathway" mean?▾

Pathway: A footpath or other path or track.

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