How to Pronounce "pawnshop"

word

ˈpɔnˌʃɑp

PAWN-shop

pˈɔːnʃɒp

PAWN-shop

Definition

A pawnshop is a store where people can leave valuable items as collateral to get a short-term loan. If they pay the loan back, they get their item back; if not, the shop may sell the item.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpɔnˌʃɑp

British English

pˈɔːnʃɒp

Simplified Pronunciation

PAWN-shop

Listen in Context

She went to the pawnshop to get a loan for her watch.

You can buy used jewelry at a pawnshop.

The pawnshop keeps your item until you repay the loan.

I found a rare guitar at the local pawnshop last week.