# pause, paws

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /pɔːz/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### pause
*/pɔːz/*
To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

### paws
*/pɔːz/*
plural of paw

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/pause