How to Pronounce "pawn"
word
/ˈpɔn/
pawn
/pˈɔːn/
pawn
Definition
A 'pawn' is the smallest chess piece, or a person who is used by others for their own purposes. As a verb, it means to give something valuable to a pawn shop in exchange for money.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɔn/
British English
/pˈɔːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pawn
UK
pawn
Listen in Context
The pawn moves forward one square in chess.
He took his watch to a pawn shop for quick cash.
Sometimes people feel like a pawn at work.
He felt like just another pawn in their big plan.