How to pronounce pah
Say it like PA. Pah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PA
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pah
American and British speakers say pah in essentially the same way: /pæ/ in the US and /pæ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PA.
What does pah mean?
- Used to express distaste, disgust or outrage.
- Dated form of pa (“Maori fort”).
Where does pah come from?
Imitative of spitting out something disgusting.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with pah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pah.
Questions about saying pah
How do you pronounce pah?
Say PA. The American pronunciation is /pæ/. In British English it is /pæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pah?
Pah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PA.
Do Americans and Brits say pah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pæ/ and the British form is /pæ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.