How to pronounce wallpapered
Say it like WAWL-pay-perd. Wallpapered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWL).
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- WAWL
- pay
- perd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wallpapered 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.
- perdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wallpapered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAWL-pay-pud.
What does wallpapered mean?
- simple past and past participle of wallpaper How to pronounce wallpaper
- Having had wallpaper applied.
Questions about saying wallpapered
How do you pronounce wallpapered?
Say WAWL-pay-perd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔlˌpeɪpɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wallpapered?
Wallpapered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWL). Broken into parts: WAWL · pay · perd.
Is wallpapered 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 /ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpəd/ (WAWL-pay-pud).