How to pronounce pathological
Say it like path-uh-LAH-jih-kul. Pathological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- path
- uh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pathological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pathGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pathological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: path-uh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does pathological mean?
- Pertaining to pathology.
- Relating to, amounting to, or caused by a physical or mental disorder.
- Having properties which are counterintuitive or difficult to handle.
Where does pathological come from?
From pathology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with pathological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pathological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying pathological
How do you pronounce pathological?
Say path-uh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pathological?
Pathological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: path · uh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is pathological 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 /ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (path-uh-LOJ-ih-kul).