How to pronounce wastepaper
Say it like WAYST-pay-per. Wastepaper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST).
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- WAYST
- pay
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wastepaper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 wastepaper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAYST-pay-puh.
What does wastepaper mean?
- Unwanted paper that has been discarded.
Where does wastepaper come from?
From waste + paper.
Questions about saying wastepaper
How do you pronounce wastepaper?
Say WAYST-pay-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstˌpeɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪstˌpeɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wastepaper?
Wastepaper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST). Broken into parts: WAYST · pay · per.
Is wastepaper 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 /ˈweɪstˌpeɪpə/ (WAYST-pay-puh).