How to Pronounce "passerby"
word
ˈpæsɝbi
PASS-er-by
pˌæsəbˈaɪ
pas-uh-BY
Definition
A passerby is a person who is walking past a place, especially by chance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæsɝbi
British English
pˌæsəbˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PASS-er-by
UK
pas-uh-BY
Listen in Context
A passerby helped the old man cross the street.
The police asked a passerby what happened.
A passerby called an ambulance.
Luckily, a passerby saw the smoke and called for help.