How to pronounce paperhanger
Say it like PAY-per-hang-er. Paperhanger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- per
- hang
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paperhanger 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.
- hangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of paperhanger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-puh-hang-uh.
What does paperhanger mean?
- Someone who puts wallpaper on walls.
- A con man who passes bad cheques or counterfeit paper money; a forger, a con artist.
Where does paperhanger come from?
From paper + hanger.
Questions about saying paperhanger
How do you pronounce paperhanger?
Say PAY-per-hang-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪpɚhæŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪpəhæŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paperhanger?
Paperhanger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · per · hang · er.
Is paperhanger 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 /ˈpeɪpəhæŋə/ (PAY-puh-hang-uh).