How to pronounce pact
Say it like PAKT. Pact is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pact pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pact
American and British speakers say pact in essentially the same way: /pækt/ in the US and /pækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAKT.
What does pact mean?
- a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
Where does pact come from?
From Middle English pact, from Middle French pacte, from Old French, and its etymon Latin pactum (“something agreed upon”), from pacīscī (“to agree”).
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Words that rhyme with pact
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Questions about saying pact
How do you pronounce pact?
Say PAKT. The American pronunciation is /pækt/. In British English it is /pækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pact?
Pact is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say pact the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pækt/ and the British form is /pækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pact?
Pact sounds the same as packed in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.