How to Pronounce "pawnbroker"
word
ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)
PAWN-broh-ker
pˈɔːnbɹəʊkɐ
PAWN-broh-kuh
Definition
A pawnbroker is a person or business that lends money to people in exchange for valuable items as security. If the loan is not repaid, the pawnbroker may sell the item to recover the money.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)
British English
pˈɔːnbɹəʊkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWN-broh-ker
UK
PAWN-broh-kuh
Listen in Context
The pawnbroker gave me some money for my watch.
You can sell your jewelry to a pawnbroker if you need quick cash.
The pawnbroker keeps the items until the loan is paid back.
I got a great deal on a guitar at the local pawnbroker.