1noun
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
01 Word definition
pause
5 letters · 3 vowels · 2 consonants
Is PAUSE a word?
Yes. PAUSE is a 5-letter noun. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
P-A-U-S-EHow do you spell PAUSE?
PAUSE contains 5 letters, begins with P, and ends with E.
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2noun
temporary inactivity
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗intermissionbreakinterruptionsuspension
02 Letter breakdown
How is PAUSE spelled?
P1A2U3S4E5
03 Word-game status
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How do you spell PAUSE?
PAUSE is spelled P-A-U-S-E. It contains 5 letters.