How to pronounce paths
Say it like PATHZ. Paths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pæðz/PATHZ
UK British/pɑːθs/PAHTHS
- PATHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paths pronunciation, sound by sound
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- PATHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of paths
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAHTHS.
What does paths mean?
noun
- plural of path How to pronounce path
- third-person singular simple present indicative of path How to pronounce path
Questions about saying paths
How do you pronounce paths?
Say PATHZ. The American pronunciation is /pæðz/. In British English it is /pɑːθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paths?
Paths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PATHZ.
Is paths 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 /pɑːθs/ (PAHTHS).