How to Pronounce "pass as"
expression
ˈpæs/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
PASS-az or PASS-ez
pˈɑːs/ /ˈæs
PAHSS-az
Definition
To appear to be or pretend to be someone or something, often in order to deceive or because of resemblance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæs/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
pˈɑːs/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PASS-az or PASS-ez
UK
PAHSS-az
Listen in Context
He tried to pass as a doctor to get into the hospital.
These coins could easily pass as real money.
She can pass as a native speaker because her accent is so good.
I dyed my hair, but it could hardly pass as natural.