How to Pronounce "papaw"
word
ˈpɔpɔ
PAW-paw
pˈæpɔː
puh-PAW
Definition
A "papaw" is a tropical fruit, also called papaya in many places, but in North America, it can refer to both papaya and a different native fruit called pawpaw. Both are sweet and eaten fresh.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔpɔ
British English
pˈæpɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAW-paw
UK
puh-PAW
Listen in Context
I bought a papaw from the market.
The papaw is sweet and orange inside.
We eat papaw for breakfast.
This smoothie tastes better with fresh papaw blended in.