To pronounce "pawnee", say PAWN-ee — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pawnee
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"pawnee" has 2 syllables: pawn-ee. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pawnee" has 2 syllables: pawn · ee.
Pawnee: One or two whom a pledge is delivered as security; one who takes anything in pawn.
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