How to Pronounce "passing"
word
/ˈpæsɪŋ/
PA-sing
/pˈɑːsɪŋ/
PAH-sing
Definition
Passing can describe something that goes by, lasts only a short time, or is just enough to succeed, especially in a test. It can also refer to the act of giving or moving something from one person or place to another.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpæsɪŋ/
British English
/pˈɑːsɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PA-sing
UK
PAH-sing
Listen in Context
She got a passing grade on the test.
That was just a passing idea.
The passing train was very loud.
It was just a passing comment, so don’t overthink it.