About "pass"
How to Split "pass" into Syllables
The word pass is divided into 1 syllables: pass. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- pass — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of pass:
- IPA: /pɑːs/
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📖 Definitions
- pass (third-person singular simple present passes, present participle passing, simple past and past participle passed)
- 20 June 2010, The Guardian, Rob Smyth
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English passen, from Old French passer (“to step, walk, pass”), from Vulgar Latin *passāre (“step, walk, pass”), derived from Latin passus (“a step”), from Proto-Italic *pat-s-tus, from Proto-Indo-European *peth₂- (“to spread, stretch out”). Cognate with Old English fæþm (“armful, fathom”). More at fathom. Displaced native Old English genġan. From Middle English pas, pase, pace, from passen (“to pass”). Short for password. From English pass (noun). From ...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare pass with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| pass | 1 | pass |
| papoose | 3 | pa-poo-se |
| Pisa | 2 | pi-sa |
| pukka | 2 | puk-ka |
| pique | 2 | pi-que |
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