How to Pronounce "hit pause"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈpɔz
HIT PAWZ
hˈɪt/ /pˈɔːz
HIT PAWZ
Definition
To temporarily stop an activity, a video, or a conversation—literally by pressing the pause button or figuratively to take a short break.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈpɔz
British English
hˈɪt/ /pˈɔːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT PAWZ
UK
HIT PAWZ
Listen in Context
Let’s hit pause and get some coffee.
Can you hit pause on the movie?
She decided to hit pause on her studies for a year.
I need to hit pause on our conversation and take this call.