How to Pronounce "past"
word
/ˈpæst/
past
/pˈɑːst/
pahst
Definition
'Past' refers to a time before the present, or something that already happened. It can also describe something no longer current or someone’s history.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpæst/
British English
/pˈɑːst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
past
UK
pahst
Listen in Context
We learned about the past in history class.
It's important to forget past mistakes.
She walked past the bakery on her way home.
Don’t let the past hold you back from trying new things.