How to Pronounce Passes

To pronounce "passes", say PASS-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɐːsəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɐːsəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “passes”

"passes" has 2 syllables: pass-es. It rhymes with molasses and eyeglasses, if that helps it stick.

What does passes mean?

verb

  1. To change place.
  2. To change in state or status

noun

  1. An opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise impracticable barrier such as a mountain range; a passageway; a defile; a ford.
  2. A channel connecting a river or body of water to the sea, for example at the mouth (delta) of a river.

    “the passes of the Mississippi”

noun

  1. A password (especially one for a restricted-access website).

    “Anyone want to trade passes?”

Synonyms

spendpledgepromisevowtake heedtake noticeaccessadmissionentrycondition

Antonyms

meet

Words that rhyme with passes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

molasseseyeglassesmassessurpassesfascesglassesclassesgasesassesgrassesbrassesgasses

Related words

antiqueold-fashionedoutmodedunfashionableunstylishdemodeold-hatpassee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "passes"?▾

"Passes" has 2 syllables: pass · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "passes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "passes" is /ˈpɐːsəz/.

What does "passes" mean?▾

Passes: To change place.

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