How to Pronounce "pas"
word
/ˈpɑz/
pahz
/pˈæs/
paz
Definition
A 'pas' is a step or movement, especially in dancing or ballet. In English, it's mainly used in ballet terminology for specific dance steps, borrowed from French.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑz/
British English
/pˈæs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pahz
UK
paz
Listen in Context
The dancer performed a beautiful pas on stage.
He is practicing the pas de chat for the recital.
A ballet pas can be fast or slow, depending on the music.
She nailed every pas in her solo performance last night.