word
Medical
Pathogen
PATH-uh-jen
/ˈpæθədʒən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pathogen
Dictionary meaning
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
Common mispronunciations
PATH-oh-gen is also acceptable
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