How to Pronounce "pausing"
word
ˈpɔzɪŋ
PAW-zing
pˈɔːzɪŋ
PAWZ-ing
Definition
The act of stopping briefly before continuing to speak or do something. 'Pausing' is often used when someone hesitates or takes a short break in conversation or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔzɪŋ
British English
pˈɔːzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAW-zing
UK
PAWZ-ing
Listen in Context
She kept pausing during her speech.
He is pausing the movie to get some snacks.
You should try pausing before answering difficult questions.
After pausing for a moment, he continued his story.