How many syllables in “pathos”?
syllables in "pathos"
Word details
Syllables
2
pat · hos
Letters
6
p · a · t · h · o · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “pathos”
The word “pathos” contains 2 syllables, divided as pat · hos. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pathos" have?
"pathos" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pathos" into syllables?
"pathos" is divided into syllables as: pat · hos.
What is the Scrabble score for "pathos"?
The Scrabble score for "pathos" is 11 points.
Using “pathos” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pathos" (pat · hos) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pathos” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “pathos”
The letters in “pathos” can be rearranged to spell one other word: potash.