How to pronounce passim
Say it like PAS-im. Passim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- im
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passim 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.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of passim
American and British speakers say passim in essentially the same way: /ˈpæsɪm/ in the US and /ˈpæsɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAS-im.
What does passim mean?
- Used in citations to indicate that something, as a word, phrase, or idea, is to be found at many places throughout the work cited; here and there, throughout.
- That occurs at various places throughout a text.
Where does passim come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin passim (“everywhere, here and there”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying passim
How do you pronounce passim?
Say PAS-im. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsɪm/. In British English it is /ˈpæsɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passim?
Passim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · im.
Do Americans and Brits say passim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæsɪm/ and the British form is /ˈpæsɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.