How to pronounce passe
Say it like pas-AY. Passe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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US American/ˌpæˈseɪ/pas-AY
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- pas
- AY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does passe mean?
adjective
- Alternative spelling of passé.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with passe
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Questions about saying passe
How do you pronounce passe?
Say pas-AY. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæˈseɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passe?
Passe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: pas · AY.