How to Pronounce "pass the hat"
expression
ˈpæs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhæt
PASS thuh HAT
pˈɑːs/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈæt
PAHSS thuh HAT
Definition
To collect money from a group of people, usually for a specific cause or to help someone, often by asking everyone present to contribute.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhæt
British English
pˈɑːs/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PASS thuh HAT
UK
PAHSS thuh HAT
Listen in Context
We decided to pass the hat to help our classmate pay for her books.
After the meeting, they passed the hat for the local animal shelter.
Let’s pass the hat so we can buy a birthday cake for Sarah.
Someone suggested we pass the hat when Tim’s car broke down.