How to pronounce paperworker
Say it like PAY-per-wur-ker. Paperworker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- per
- wur
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paperworker 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.
- wurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of paperworker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-puh-wur-kuh.
What does paperworker mean?
- A person employed in paper manufacture.
Where does paperworker come from?
From paper + worker.
Questions about saying paperworker
How do you pronounce paperworker?
Say PAY-per-wur-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪpɚˌwɝkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paperworker?
Paperworker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · per · wur · ker.
Is paperworker 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 /ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːkə/ (PAY-puh-wur-kuh).