How to Pronounce "pawn off as"
expression
PAWN-awf-AZ
PAWN-of-AS
Definition
To try to make someone accept someone or something as something else, usually in a dishonest or deceptive way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔn/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
pˈɔːn/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWN-awf-AZ
UK
PAWN-of-AS
Listen in Context
He tried to pawn off as the original artist.
They pawned off as a new product, but it was just the old model.
She was able to pawn off as an expert.
He tried to pawn off as homemade cookies, but everyone knew they were from the store.