How to Pronounce Passing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “passing”

"passing" has 2 syllables: pass-ing. It rhymes with trespassing and amassing, if that helps it stick.

What does passing mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Death, dying; the end of something.
  2. The fact of going past; a movement from one place to another or a change from one state to another.

adjective

  1. That passes away; ephemeral.
  2. Pre-eminent, excellent, extreme.

Synonyms

spendpledgepromisevowtake heedtake notice

Words that rhyme with passing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trespassingamassingsurpassingharassingbypassinggassingmassingglassingsassingpasengclassinggrassing

Related words

fugacioustransientephemeraltransitoryshort-livedtemporaryimpermanentcasual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "passing"?▾

"Passing" has 2 syllables: pass · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "passing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "passing" is /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/.

What does "passing" mean?▾

Passing: To change place.

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