How to Pronounce "bypass"
word
/ˈbaɪˌpæs/
BY-pas
/bˈaɪpɑːs/
BY-pahs
Definition
To go around something instead of through it, often to avoid a problem or obstacle. Also, a 'bypass' can mean a road that goes around a city, or a medical operation to create a new path for blood flow.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbaɪˌpæs/
British English
/bˈaɪpɑːs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY-pas
UK
BY-pahs
Listen in Context
The new highway lets drivers bypass the city center.
Doctors performed a heart bypass on the patient.
You can bypass this step if you already have an account.
Some people try to bypass security by using fake IDs.