How to Pronounce Pawing

To pronounce "pawing", say PAW-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

PAW-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “pawing”

"pawing" has 2 syllables: paw-ing. It rhymes with gnawing and cawing, if that helps it stick.

What does pawing mean?

verb

  1. (of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws.
  2. (of an animal) To gently push on something with a paw.

noun

  1. The act of one who paws.

Words that rhyme with pawing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gnawingcawingjawingchawingthawingsawinghawingyawinglainglawingtaing

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pawing"?▾

"Pawing" has 2 syllables: paw · ing.

What does "pawing" mean?▾

Pawing: (of an animal) To go through something (such as a garbage can) with paws.

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