How to pronounce bathetic
Say it like buh-THET-ik. Bathetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET).
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- buh
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bathetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bathetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: buh-THET-ik.
What does bathetic mean?
- Characterized by or pertaining to bathos.
Where does bathetic come from?
From bathos + -etic, based on the form of pathos and pathetic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- banal
- hammy
Words that rhyme with bathetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bathetic.
Questions about saying bathetic
How do you pronounce bathetic?
Say buh-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /bəˈθɛtɪk/. In British English it is /bəˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bathetic?
Bathetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET). Broken into parts: buh · THET · ik.
Is bathetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bəˈθɛtɪk/ (buh-THET-ik).