How to Pronounce "pauses"
word
ˈpɔzəz/, /ˈpɔzɪz
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pˈɔːzɪz
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Definition
Short breaks or stops in speaking, music, or an activity. 'Pauses' is the plural of 'pause.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔzəz/, /ˈpɔzɪz
British English
pˈɔːzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
There were several pauses during the speech.
Music often has natural pauses between sections.
He took long pauses before answering questions.
She gets nervous, so her sentences have lots of pauses.