How to Pronounce Paws

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɔːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paws”

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

Sounds exactly like: pause — easy to mix up when writing.

What does paws mean?

noun

  1. The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot.
  2. A hand.

    “Get your grubby paws off my things!”

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. Father; pa.

Synonyms

foothanddaddaddyfatherpapapapappypawpaw

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Words that rhyme with paws

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

causebecausegauzeguffawsapplausequassjawsdrawsgauseglaustropopausebylaws

Related words

handmanusmittmaulerhookclawsfeetflaps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paws"?▾

"Paws" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "paws"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paws" is /pɔːz/.

What does "paws" mean?▾

Paws: The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot.

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