How to pronounce passes
Say it like PAS-uz. Passes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passes 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of passes
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAH-siz.
What does passes mean?
- plural of pass How to pronounce pass
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pass How to pronounce pass
Words that rhyme with passes
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Questions about saying passes
How do you pronounce passes?
Say PAS-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsəz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passes?
Passes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · uz.
Is passes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈpɑːsɪz/ (PAH-siz).