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How to pronounce “pathetic”
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Pronunciation guide for pathetic
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of pathetic with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Robert Thurman: Expanding your circle of compassion 18 minutes,
but they are acting selfish and pathetic.
- Definition summary
- Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce pathetic
Robert Thurman: Expanding your circle of compassion 18 minutes,

but they are acting selfish and pathetic.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “pathetic”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
- Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
- (obsolete) Expressing or showing anger; passionate.
- (anatomy) Trochlear.
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