How to Pronounce Pawn

To pronounce "pawn", say PAWN — one syllable, IPA /pɔːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/pɔːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pawn”

"pawn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does pawn mean?

noun

  1. The most common chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess each side has eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only forward diagonally or en passant.
  2. Someone who is being manipulated or used to some end.

    “Though a pawn of the gods, her departure is the precipitating cause of the Trojan War.”

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Words that rhyme with pawn

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paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pawn"?▾

"Pawn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pawn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pawn" is /pɔːn/.

What does "pawn" mean?▾

Pawn: The most common chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess each side has eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only forward diagonally or en passant.

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