How to pronounce bathos
Say it like BAY-thos. Bathos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- thos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bathos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- thosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bathos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BAY-thos.
What does bathos mean?
- Overdone or treacly attempts to inspire pathos.
- A risible failure on the part of a work of art to properly affect its audience, particularly owing to
- An anticlimax: an abrupt transition in style or subject from high to low.
Words that rhyme with bathos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bathos.
Questions about saying bathos
How do you pronounce bathos?
Say BAY-thos. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪθɑs/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪθɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bathos?
Bathos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · thos.
Is bathos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbeɪθɒs/ (BAY-thos).