How to Pronounce "pawing"
word
ˈpɔɪŋ
PAW-ing
pˈɔːɹɪŋ
PAW-ring
Definition
'Pawing' means touching, hitting, or moving something repeatedly with a paw (animal's foot), or sometimes a hand, often in a rough or unwanted way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɪŋ
British English
pˈɔːɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAW-ing
UK
PAW-ring
Listen in Context
The cat is pawing at the window.
The dog kept pawing the ball.
Stop pawing the table with your hands.
She found her puppy pawing at her shoe, trying to get her attention.