How to Pronounce Pawnees

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PAWN-ees

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💡 Tip for remembering “pawnees”

"pawnees" has 2 syllables: pawn-ees. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does pawnees mean?

noun

  1. One or two whom a pledge is delivered as security; one who takes anything in pawn.

Words that rhyme with pawnees

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pawnees"?▾

"Pawnees" has 2 syllables: pawn · ees.

What does "pawnees" mean?▾

Pawnees: One or two whom a pledge is delivered as security; one who takes anything in pawn.

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