How to pronounce pace
Say it like PAYS. Pace is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- PAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pace
American and British speakers say pace in essentially the same way: /peɪs/ in the US and /peɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYS.
What does pace mean?
- A step taken with the foot.
- The distance covered in a step (or sometimes two), either vaguely or according to various specific set measurements.“Even at the duel, standing 10 paces apart, he could have satisfied Aaron’s honor.”
- A manner of walking, running or dancing; the rate or style of how someone moves with their feet.“We set off at a round pace.”
- Describing a bowler who bowls fast balls.
- To walk back and forth in a small distance.
- To walk along or through sth with regular strides.
- To set the speed.“I helped her train for the marathon by pacing her on a bike.”
Where does pace come from?
From Middle English pase, from Anglo-Norman pas, Old French pas, and their source, Latin passus.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pace
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Questions about saying pace
How do you pronounce pace?
Say PAYS. The American pronunciation is /peɪs/. In British English it is /peɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pace?
Pace is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say pace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /peɪs/ and the British form is /peɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.