How many syllables in paused?

There is 1 syllable in the word paused.

How to pronounce paused:

break

broke

caught one's breath

cease

delay

deliberate

desist

discontinue

finished

halt

have a breather

hesitate

hesitated

interrupt

interrupted

rest

stop briefly

stopped

take a break

wait

waver

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