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passer-by

/ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.17 in modern English

Syllables
passer--by
IPA
/ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who is passing by (that is, walking past).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From passer + by. Compare bystander.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/
  • British English: /ˈpɑː.sə.baɪ/

Inflected Forms

passers-by (plural) passerby (alternative)

Phrases

passer-through

Frequently Paired Words

passer-through

Synonyms

passer passerby

Questions

How do you pronounce passer-by?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/.
What does passer-by mean?
A person who is passing by (that is, walking past).
Where does passer-by come from?
From passer + by. Compare bystander.

How to pronounce passer-by

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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