How to pronounce pawless
Say it like PAW-lus. Pawless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW).
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- PAW
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pawless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pawless
American and British speakers say pawless in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔləs/ in the US and /ˈpɔːləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAW-lus.
What does pawless mean?
- Without paws.
Where does pawless come from?
From paw + -less.
Words that rhyme with pawless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pawless.
Questions about saying pawless
How do you pronounce pawless?
Say PAW-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔləs/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pawless?
Pawless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW). Broken into parts: PAW · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say pawless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔləs/ and the British form is /ˈpɔːləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.