How to pronounce papering
Say it like PAY-puh-ring. Papering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- puh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papering 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of papering
American and British speakers say papering in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪpərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpeɪpərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-puh-ring.
What does papering mean?
- present participle and gerund of paper How to pronounce paper
- Wallpaper.
- A technique of boycotting a judge by the Public Defender's Office by filing a request for a different judge in every case assigned to this judge.
Words that rhyme with papering
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Questions about saying papering
How do you pronounce papering?
Say PAY-puh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪpərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪpərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papering?
Papering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · puh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say papering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪpərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪpərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.