How to pronounce pauper
Say it like PAW-per. Pauper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW).
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- PAW
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pauper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pauper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-puh.
What does pauper mean?
- One who is extremely poor.
- One living on or eligible for public charity.
- To make a pauper of; to drive into poverty.
Where does pauper come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin pauper (“poor”).
Questions about saying pauper
How do you pronounce pauper?
Say PAW-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pauper?
Pauper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW). Broken into parts: PAW · per.
Is pauper 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 /ˈpɔːpə/ (PAW-puh).