How to pronounce passport
Say it like PAS-port. Passport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passport 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.
- portGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of passport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAH-spawt.
What does passport mean?
- any authorization to pass or go somewhere“the pass to visit had a strict time limit”
- a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country
- any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission“her pleasant personality is already a recommendation”“his wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society”
Where does passport come from?
From French passeport, from passer (“pass”) + port (“port”).
Questions about saying passport
How do you pronounce passport?
Say PAS-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæˌspɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːˌspɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passport?
Passport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · port.
Is passport pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɑːˌspɔːt/ (PAH-spawt).