How to Pronounce Pace

To pronounce "pace", say PAC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /peɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/peɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pace”

"pace" has 2 syllables: pac-e. It rhymes with base and trace, if that helps it stick.

What does pace mean?

noun

  1. Step.
  2. Way of stepping.

verb

  1. To walk back and forth in a small distance.
  2. To set the speed in a race.

adjective

  1. Describing a bowler who bowls fast balls.

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Words that rhyme with pace

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pace"?▾

"Pace" has 2 syllables: pac · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pace"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pace" is /peɪs/.

What does "pace" mean?▾

Pace: Step.

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