How to Pronounce "pass away"
expression
ˈpæs/ /əˈweɪ
PASS-uh-WAY
pˈɑːs/ /ɐwˈeɪ
PAHSS-uh-WAY
Definition
To die; a polite or gentle way of saying that someone has died.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæs/ /əˈweɪ
British English
pˈɑːs/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PASS-uh-WAY
UK
PAHSS-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
Her grandfather passed away last night.
I'm sorry to hear that your friend passed away.
Many people come to pay their respects when someone passes away.
My aunt passed away peacefully in her sleep.