How to pronounce pawpaw
Say it like PAW-paw. Pawpaw 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
Pawpaw 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 pawpaw mean?
noun
- Any member of the genus Asimina of trees and shrubs native to eastern North America, especially common pawpaw (Asimina triloba).
- Papaya (Carica papaya), a widely cultivated tropical fruit tree.
- Mountain pawpaw (Vasconcellea pubescens), a fruit tree native to South America.
Where does pawpaw come from?
Alternatively from Yuchi pahpah.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying pawpaw
How do you pronounce pawpaw?
Say PAW-paw. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔpɔ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pawpaw?
Pawpaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW). Broken into parts: PAW · paw.