How many syllables in pathetic?
Syllables in pathetic
3
pa·thet·ic
Pathetic has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say pathetic
| Pronunciation | /pəˈθɛtɪk/ 3 syllables, pa-THET-ic · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say pathetic slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pa, thet, ic. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with pathetic
- genetic
- magnetic
- athletic
- aesthetic
- synthetic
- sympathetic
- cosmetic
- energetic
- poetic
- electromagnetic
- diabetic
- kinetic
- arithmetic
- prosthetic
- prophetic
- anesthetic
Questions
- How many syllables are in pathetic?
- Pathetic has three syllables.
- How do you divide pathetic into syllables?
- Pathetic divides as pa-thet-ic.
- Which syllable is stressed in pathetic?
- The second syllable (pa-THET-ic).