How to pronounce papers
Say it like PAY-perz. Papers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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US American/ˈpeɪpɚz/PAY-perz
UK British/ˈpeɪpəz/PAY-puz
- PAY
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papers 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.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of papers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-puz.
What does papers mean?
noun
- writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
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Questions about saying papers
How do you pronounce papers?
Say PAY-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papers?
Papers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · perz.
Is papers 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 /ˈpeɪpəz/ (PAY-puz).