How to pronounce paperless
Say it like PAY-per-lus. Paperless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- per
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paperless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paperless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-puh-lus.
What does paperless mean?
- Without paper.“The paperless walls of the bedroom looked gray and cheerless.”
- Relating to or involving the communication or storage of information electronically, rather than with paper.“Many banks are now offering paperless billing.”
- Lacking official documentation or evidence of identity.“The government will aim to identify paperless refugees.”
Where does paperless come from?
From paper + -less.
Questions about saying paperless
How do you pronounce paperless?
Say PAY-per-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪpɚləs/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪpələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paperless?
Paperless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · per · lus.
Is paperless 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 /ˈpeɪpələs/ (PAY-puh-lus).