The word pace can be interpreted in many different ways. An eight letter word meaning pace is swiftness. This is a rapid pace.
tread or tempo are synonyms for pace.
step
(not considered slang)I had to ease down slowly to avoid an avalanche on the steep cliff.Coming over the hill, ease down on the brake before you reach the curve.(slang, to travel at a relaxed pace, also "ease on down")He say he was going to ease down to the park today.
2 syllables.......dis & ease.......meaning literally "not at ease".
tempo
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footstep
tempo
What is the first letter of a five letter word meaning "pace"?
S is for speed.
Tempo?