English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Pace Pronunciation
Pace is pronounced PAYS, IPA /ˈpeɪs/.
PAYS
US /ˈpeɪs/
Syllables: PAYS (1 syllable)
noun and verb: The speed at which something moves, or a single step.
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Pace in a Sentence
- She set a fast pace from the start.
- The pace of the work has slowed.
- He took three paces back.
Common Mispronunciations of Pace
Not PA-say
The e is silent and the a says ay, so the word rhymes with face.
Not PAYZ
Hiss the ending, which is what keeps pace apart from pays.
Tip: The Latin pace, meaning with respect to, is a separate word said PAH-chay or PAY-see.
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