How to pronounce papermaking
Say it like PAP-er-may-king. Papermaking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpæpɚˌmeɪkɪŋ/PAP-er-may-king
UK British/ˈpæpəˌmeɪkɪŋ/PAP-uh-may-king
- PAP
- er
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papermaking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of papermaking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAP-uh-may-king.
What does papermaking mean?
noun
- The craft of making paper.
Where does papermaking come from?
From paper + making.
Questions about saying papermaking
How do you pronounce papermaking?
Say PAP-er-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæpɚˌmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpæpəˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papermaking?
Papermaking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAP). Broken into parts: PAP · er · may · king.
Is papermaking 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 /ˈpæpəˌmeɪkɪŋ/ (PAP-uh-may-king).