How to pronounce pawnshop
Say it like PAWN-shop. Pawnshop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAWN).
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US American/ˈpɔnʃɑp/PAWN-shop
UK British/ˈpɔːnʃɒp/PAWN-shop
- PAWN
- shop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pawnshop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shopKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pawnshop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PAWN-shop.
What does pawnshop mean?
noun
- The business premises of a pawnbroker; where loans are made, with personal property as security
Where does pawnshop come from?
From pawn + shop.
Questions about saying pawnshop
How do you pronounce pawnshop?
Say PAWN-shop. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔnʃɑp/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pawnshop?
Pawnshop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAWN). Broken into parts: PAWN · shop.
Is pawnshop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ (PAWN-shop).