How to pronounce papaw
Say it like PAW-paw. Papaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW).
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US American/ˈpɔpɔ/PAW-paw
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- PAW
- paw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- pawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does papaw mean?
noun
- Alternative form of pawpaw.
- Alternative form of pawpaw.
Where does papaw come from?
Via Portuguese and Spanish papaya from Lokono papáia; compare also Kari'na kapaja.
Words that rhyme with papaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of papaw.
Questions about saying papaw
How do you pronounce papaw?
Say PAW-paw. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔpɔ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papaw?
Papaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW). Broken into parts: PAW · paw.