How to Pronounce "paused"
word
ˈpɔzd
PAWZD
pˈɔːzd
PAWZD
Definition
Stopped an action or activity for a short time before continuing. Often used for media (like videos or music) or to describe stopping what you are doing for a moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔzd
British English
pˈɔːzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWZD
UK
PAWZD
Listen in Context
The movie paused when the internet stopped working.
She paused the music to answer the phone.
He paused before opening the door.
The game paused automatically when I got a call.