How to pronounce pauce
Say it like PAWS. Pauce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pauce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pauce
American and British speakers say pauce in essentially the same way: /pɔs/ in the US and /pɔːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAWS.
What does pauce mean?
- Subject to or pertaining to paucity; being scarce or insufficient.
Where does pauce come from?
Borrowed from Latin paucus.
Words that rhyme with pauce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pauce.
Questions about saying pauce
How do you pronounce pauce?
Say PAWS. The American pronunciation is /pɔs/. In British English it is /pɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pauce?
Pauce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAWS.
Do Americans and Brits say pauce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɔs/ and the British form is /pɔːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.