How to Pronounce "come to pass"
expression
KUHM-tuh-PASS
KUM-too-PAAHS
Definition
To happen or take place, often used in formal, literary, or religious contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpæs
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /pˈɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-tuh-PASS
UK
KUM-too-PAAHS
Listen in Context
Many people wondered if the prediction would come to pass.
We hope that peace will come to pass in our lifetime.
If all things come to pass as planned, we will succeed.
It all came to pass just as the old stories said.