How to pronounce path
Say it like PATH. Path is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- PATH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Path pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of path
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAHTH.
What does path mean?
- A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.
- A course taken.“the path of a meteor, of a caravan, or of a storm”
- A metaphorical course or route; progress.
- To make a path in, or on (something), or for (someone).
- To navigate through a file system directory tree (to a desired file or folder).“Next, you need to path to the location of the executable and run it from there.”
- To pathfind.
Where does path come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian Paad, Pad (“path”), West Frisian paad (“path”), Dutch pad (“path”), German Pfad (“path”), German Low German Padd (“path”), Luxembourgish Pad (“path”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with path
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of path.
Questions about saying path
How do you pronounce path?
Say PATH. The American pronunciation is /pæθ/. In British English it is /pɑːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in path?
Path is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PATH.
Is path pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /pɑːθ/ (PAHTH).