How to Pronounce “bathos”
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- British (UK)
- /ˈbeɪθɒs/
What “bathos” means
noun — Overdone or treacly attempts to inspire pathos.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “bathos” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈbeɪθɒs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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What does "bathos" mean?
bathos (noun): Overdone or treacly attempts to inspire pathos.
Which syllable is stressed in "bathos"?
“bathos” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈbeɪθɒs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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