How to pronounce wallpapering
Say it like WAWL-pay-puh-ring. Wallpapering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWL).
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- WAWL
- pay
- puh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wallpapering 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wallpapering
American and British speakers say wallpapering in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔlˌpeɪpərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAWL-pay-puh-ring.
What does wallpapering mean?
- present participle and gerund of wallpaper How to pronounce wallpaper
Questions about saying wallpapering
How do you pronounce wallpapering?
Say WAWL-pay-puh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔlˌpeɪpərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wallpapering?
Wallpapering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWL). Broken into parts: WAWL · pay · puh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say wallpapering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔlˌpeɪpərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.