How to Pronounce "southpaw"
word
SOWTH-pow
SOWTH-paw
Definition
A 'southpaw' is a person who is left-handed, especially in sports like boxing, baseball, or tennis.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaʊθˌpaʊ
British English
sˈaʊθpɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOWTH-pow
UK
SOWTH-paw
Listen in Context
The boxer fights as a southpaw.
My friend is a southpaw and writes with her left hand.
Many famous baseball pitchers are southpaws.
He's tricky to play against because he's a southpaw.