How to pronounce pathotic
Say it like puh-THAH-tik. Pathotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAH).
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- puh
- THAH
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pathotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pathotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-THOT-ik.
What does pathotic mean?
- Being of an argumentative style directed to elicit pathos in the audience.
Where does pathotic come from?
From pathos + -otic.
Words that rhyme with pathotic
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Questions about saying pathotic
How do you pronounce pathotic?
Say puh-THAH-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpəˈθɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpəˈθɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pathotic?
Pathotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAH). Broken into parts: puh · THAH · tik.
Is pathotic 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 /ˌpəˈθɒtɪk/ (puh-THOT-ik).