How to Pronounce "pass off as"
expression
ˈpæs/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
PASS-awf-AZ
pˈɑːs/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈæs
PAHSS-of-AS
Definition
To pretend that someone or something is another person or thing, usually to deceive others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæs/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
pˈɑːs/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PASS-awf-AZ
UK
PAHSS-of-AS
Listen in Context
They wanted to pass off as students to get a discount.
She tried to pass off as the owner of the car.
He tried to pass off as a doctor to enter the hospital.
He almost passed off as a local—nobody suspected he was a tourist.