How to Pronounce “passive”
word
/ˈpæsɪv/
/pˈɑːsɪv/
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpæsɪv/
British English
/pˈɑːsɪv/
Listen in Context
He is a passive student in class.
The door was opened by a passive force.
This sentence is in the passive voice.
Sometimes it's better to take action than stay passive.