How to pronounce southpaw
Say it like SOWTH-pow. Southpaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWTH).
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- SOWTH
- pow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Southpaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- powGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of southpaw
American and British speakers say southpaw in essentially the same way: /ˈsaʊθˌpaʊ/ in the US and /ˈsaʊθˌpaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOWTH-pow.
What does southpaw mean?
- One who is left-handed, especially in sports.
- A left-handed pitcher.“Since home plate is generally in the southwest corner to avoid glare in the batter's eyes, a southpaw's pitching hand is to the south.”
- A boxer who leads with the right hand and guards with the left.
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Questions about saying southpaw
How do you pronounce southpaw?
Say SOWTH-pow. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊθˌpaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊθˌpaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in southpaw?
Southpaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWTH). Broken into parts: SOWTH · pow.
Do Americans and Brits say southpaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaʊθˌpaʊ/ and the British form is /ˈsaʊθˌpaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.