---
title: pause()
framework: phase
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: phase/phasesoundevent/pause()
---

# pause()

Pauses the sound event.

## Declaration

```swift
func pause()
```

## Discussion

Discussion If the sound event plays audio, this function pauses audio playback.

## See Also

### Pausing Playback

- [resume()](phase/phasesoundevent/resume().md)