How to pronounce "passing"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "passing"

Learn how to break down "passing" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

pass-ing
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈpɑːsɪŋ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

P AE1 S IH0 NG
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "passing"

Verb

  • To change place.
  • To change in state or status
  • To move through time.
  • To be accepted.
  • In any game, to decline to play in one's turn.
  • To do or be better.
  • To take heed.
    Synonyms: take heed, take notice

Noun

  • Death, dying; the end of something.
  • The fact of going past; a movement from one place to another or a change from one state to another.
  • The act of approving a bill etc.
  • The act of passing a ball etc. to another player.
  • A form of juggling where several people pass props between each other, usually clubs or rings.
  • The ability of a person to be regarded as a member of an identity group or category different from their own.

Adjective

  • That passes away; ephemeral.
  • Pre-eminent, excellent, extreme.
  • Vague, cursory.
  • Going past.
    Example: "passing cars"

Adverb

  • Surpassingly, greatly.

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