How to Pronounce "pace up and down"
expression
ˈpeɪs/ /ˈəp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdaʊn
PAYSS UHP AND/uhnd DOWN
peɪs/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈænd/ /dˈaʊn
PAYSS UP AND DOWN
Definition
To walk repeatedly back and forth in a small area, usually because you are anxious, impatient, or thinking deeply.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪs/ /ˈəp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
peɪs/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈænd/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAYSS UHP AND/uhnd DOWN
UK
PAYSS UP AND DOWN
Listen in Context
He paced up and down the hallway, waiting for news.
She paces up and down when she is nervous.
I watched him pace up and down outside the classroom.
I always pace up and down before a big presentation to calm my nerves.