How to Pronounce "pathos"
word
ˈpeɪθɑs
PAY-thahs
pˈeɪθɒs
PAY-thoss
Definition
A quality in art, speech, or writing that makes people feel strong emotions, especially pity or sadness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪθɑs
British English
pˈeɪθɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-thahs
UK
PAY-thoss
Listen in Context
The writer used pathos to make the story more touching.
There is a lot of pathos in the movie’s ending.
The speech had pathos and made people feel emotional.
Her performance brought real pathos to the character, making the audience tear up.