How to Pronounce "pawnshop"
word
ˈpɔnˌʃɑp
PAWN-shop
pˈɔːnʃɒp
PAWN-shop
Definition
A pawnshop is a store where people can leave valuable items as collateral to get a short-term loan. If they pay the loan back, they get their item back; if not, the shop may sell the item.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔnˌʃɑp
British English
pˈɔːnʃɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWN-shop
UK
PAWN-shop
Listen in Context
She went to the pawnshop to get a loan for her watch.
You can buy used jewelry at a pawnshop.
The pawnshop keeps your item until you repay the loan.
I found a rare guitar at the local pawnshop last week.