How to pronounce pathway
Say it like PATH-way. Pathway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PATH).
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- PATH
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pathway 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pathway
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAH-thway.
What does pathway mean?
- a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
- a trodden path
Where does pathway come from?
From Middle English pathwei, equivalent to path + way.
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Questions about saying pathway
How do you pronounce pathway?
Say PATH-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæˌθweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːˌθweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pathway?
Pathway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PATH). Broken into parts: PATH · way.
Is pathway 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 /ˈpɑːˌθweɪ/ (PAH-thway).