How to pronounce papery
Say it like PAY-puh-ree. Papery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- puh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papery 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of papery
American and British speakers say papery in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪpəri/ in the US and /ˈpeɪpəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-puh-ree.
What does papery mean?
- Of, similar to, or related to paper.
Where does papery come from?
From paper + -y.
Words that rhyme with papery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of papery.
Questions about saying papery
How do you pronounce papery?
Say PAY-puh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪpəri/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪpəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papery?
Papery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · puh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say papery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪpəri/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪpəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.