How to pronounce papered
Say it like PAY-perd. Papered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- perd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papered 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.
- perdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of papered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-pud.
What does papered mean?
- simple past and past participle of paper How to pronounce paper
Words that rhyme with papered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of papered.
Questions about saying papered
How do you pronounce papered?
Say PAY-perd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪpɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papered?
Papered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · perd.
Is papered 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 /ˈpeɪpəd/ (PAY-pud).