How to pronounce pas
Say it like PAHZ. Pas is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- PAHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pas
American and British speakers say pas in essentially the same way: /pɑz/ in the US and /pɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAH.
What does pas mean?
Where does pas come from?
Borrowed from French pas.
Words that rhyme with pas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pas.
Words that sound like pas
Questions about saying pas
How do you pronounce pas?
Say PAHZ. The American pronunciation is /pɑz/. In British English it is /pɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pas?
Pas is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAHZ.
Do Americans and Brits say pas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɑz/ and the British form is /pɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pas?
Pas sounds the same as Paz in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.