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What does pawnbroking mean?
The business of a pawnbroker; advancing loans against pledges of household goods or personal possessions, and selling those pledges that are not redeemed.

How to pronounce pawnbroking

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pawnbroking”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “pawnbroking” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.