How to pronounce paperbacks
Say it like PAY-per-baks. Paperbacks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- per
- baks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paperbacks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- baksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of paperbacks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-puh-baks.
What does paperbacks mean?
- plural of paperback How to pronounce paperback
- third-person singular simple present indicative of paperback How to pronounce paperback
Questions about saying paperbacks
How do you pronounce paperbacks?
Say PAY-per-baks. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪpɚˌbæks/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪpəˌbæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paperbacks?
Paperbacks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · per · baks.
Is paperbacks pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpeɪpəˌbæks/ (PAY-puh-baks).