English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Pass Pronunciation
Pass is pronounced PAS, IPA /ˈpæs/.
PAS
US /ˈpæs/ · UK /ˈpɑːs/
Syllables: PAS (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To go by or through something, or to succeed in a test.
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Pass in a Sentence
- We pass the church on the way in.
- She needs to pass the exam in June.
- Let the cyclist pass first.
Common Mispronunciations of Pass
Not PAHZ
Hiss the double s at the close, because buzzing it gives something nearer to pause.
Not PA-suh
One beat, and nothing comes after the s, because a double s is a single hiss.
Tip: Americans say PAS with the a of cat, southern England PAHS with the ah of father, and both are standard.
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