How to Pronounce "papoose"
word
pæˈpus
pa-POOS
pˈæpuːs
pa-POOS
Definition
A papoose is a type of baby carrier used by some Native American peoples, or it can refer to a young child (especially a Native American baby).
IPA Transcription
American English
pæˈpus
British English
pˈæpuːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pa-POOS
UK
pa-POOS
Listen in Context
She carried her baby in a papoose on her back.
The museum showed a traditional papoose.
A papoose keeps the baby close and safe.
When hiking, she strapped her son into the papoose and set off through the woods.