How to pronounce paperworkers
Say it like PAY-per-wur-kerz. Paperworkers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- per
- wur
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paperworkers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of paperworkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-puh-wur-kuz.
What does paperworkers mean?
- plural of paperworker How to pronounce paperworker
Questions about saying paperworkers
How do you pronounce paperworkers?
Say PAY-per-wur-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪpɚˌwɝkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paperworkers?
Paperworkers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · per · wur · kerz.
Is paperworkers 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 /ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːkəz/ (PAY-puh-wur-kuz).