How to pronounce paused
Say it like PAWZD. Paused is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAWZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paused pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of paused
American and British speakers say paused in essentially the same way: /pɔzd/ in the US and /pɔːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAWZD.
What does paused mean?
- simple past and past participle of pause How to pronounce pause
Questions about saying paused
How do you pronounce paused?
Say PAWZD. The American pronunciation is /pɔzd/. In British English it is /pɔːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paused?
Paused is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAWZD.
Do Americans and Brits say paused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɔzd/ and the British form is /pɔːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.