How to pronounce pathologically
Say it like path-uh-LAH-jih-klee. Pathologically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
- path
- uh
- LAH
- jih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pathologically 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.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pathologically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: path-uh-LOJ-ih-klee.
What does pathologically mean?
- In a pathological manner.
Where does pathologically come from?
From pathological + -ly.
Words that rhyme with pathologically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pathologically.
- psychologically
- biologically
- ideologically
- chronologically
- ecologically
- physiologically
- theologically
- etymologically
Questions about saying pathologically
How do you pronounce pathologically?
Say path-uh-LAH-jih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæθəˈlɑdʒɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pathologically?
Pathologically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: path · uh · LAH · jih · klee.
Is pathologically 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 /ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ (path-uh-LOJ-ih-klee).