How to pronounce "pasar" in English
pəˈsɑːr
pə·SAR
Primary stress: SAR
Hear native speakers say pasar in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “pasar”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
pə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
SAR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("SAR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "pasar" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "pasar is" sounds like "pasar-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "pasar" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Ahora mismo, vemos nuestras democracias liberales derrumbarse mayormente por la información incorrecta y la información engañosa que dejamos pasar”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“a pasar en tan poco tiempo para una era algo tan monstroso que yo no puedo creer”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“this summer pasar was hit by the worst flooding ever at the beginning of june 2013 the historic town”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“that we have a presence and an operation in Cox Pasar in Bangladesh where we work”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Pasar she is not only a writer and journalist but also a wife and mother”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“widely now right now it's just concentrated on Den Pasar So the plan is”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “pasar”
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Ahora mismo, vemos nuestras democracias liberales derrumbarse mayormente por la información incorrecta y la información engañosa que dejamos pasar
Hear it in context: “pasar”
20 clipsThe English word “pasar” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as pəˈsɑːr (phonetic respelling: pə-SAR). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (pə · SAR), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (SAR). Grammatically, “pasar” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 20 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “pasar” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @8:32
“una verificación y equilibrio moral. Ahora mismo, vemos nuestras democracias liberales derrumbarse mayormente por la información incorrecta y la información engañosa que dejamos pasar mayormente por la información incorrecta”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @3:38
“capacity' doe para tender la sobre vida de estas pacientes que apoya creo que es a pasar en tan poco tiempo para una era algo tan monstroso que yo no puedo creer lo l Barnea como vas cambian dou y creciendo key roll em italiano he the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:04
“this summer pasar was hit by the worst flooding ever at the beginning of june 2013 the historic town at the beginning of june 2013 the historic town”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @4:15
“for shedding light on this uh very uh tragic uh situation yes it is correct that we have a presence and an operation in Cox Pasar in Bangladesh where we work with several partners and with the authorities but it's important to keep”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @34:55
“Oka likes to visit the market in Den Pasar she is not only a writer and journalist but also a wife and mother and a great”
Definition & Meaning: “pasar”
- Pasar refers to a traditional marketplace or bazaar in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Example Sentences (3)
- “We walked through the bustling pasar to buy fresh tropical fruits and spices.”
- “Ahora mismo, vemos nuestras democracias liberales derrumbarse mayormente por la información incorrecta y la información engañosa que dejamos pasar”
- “a pasar en tan poco tiempo para una era algo tan monstroso que yo no puedo creer”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “pasar”
- Pronunciation:
- pə-SAR
- Syllables:
- pə · SAR
- Written Hyphenation:
- pa · sar
- Primary stress:
- SAR
- IPA:
- pəˈsɑːr
- Hear it in context
- pasar
Words that Rhyme with “pasar”
-ɑrWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"pasar" (⁄pəˈsɑːr⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "pasar" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about pasar
How do you pronounce “pasar”?
“pasar” is pronounced ⁄pəˈsɑːr⁄ (pə-SAR). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “pasar”?
“pasar” has 2 syllables: pə · SAR.
Where is the stress in “pasar”?
The primary stress in “pasar” is on “SAR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “pasar” mean?
Pasar refers to a traditional marketplace or bazaar in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.
How can I hear “pasar” used in real sentences?
This page has 20 real-world video examples of “pasar” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “pasar”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).