How to pronounce wallpaper
Say it like WAWL-pay-per. Wallpaper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWL).
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- WAWL
- pay
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wallpaper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wallpaper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAWL-pay-puh.
What does wallpaper mean?
- a decorative paper for the walls of rooms
- cover with wallpaper
Where does wallpaper come from?
From wall + paper.
Questions about saying wallpaper
How do you pronounce wallpaper?
Say WAWL-pay-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔlˌpeɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wallpaper?
Wallpaper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWL). Broken into parts: WAWL · pay · per.
Is wallpaper 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 /ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpə/ (WAWL-pay-puh).