How to pronounce passant
Say it like PAS-unt. Passant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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US American/ˈpæsənt/PAS-unt
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- PAS
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does passant mean?
adjective
- Walking, usually to the right, and looking straight ahead with the right forepaw raised from the ground.
Where does passant come from?
From Middle English passaunt (c.
Questions about saying passant
How do you pronounce passant?
Say PAS-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passant?
Passant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · unt.