How to Pronounce Newspaper

To pronounce "newspaper", say NEWSP-ap-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnuzˌpeɪpɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈnuzˌpeɪpɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/njˈuːzpeɪpɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “newspaper

Break "newspaper" into 3 beats and lean on "NEWSP" — that's the stressed one.

What does newspaper mean?

noun

  1. A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality paper; today usually digital and often also available in print.
  2. The news organization that produces such a publication.

verb

  1. To cover with newspaper.
  2. To engage in the business of journalism

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "newspaper"?

To pronounce "newspaper", say NEWSP-ap-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnuzˌpeɪpɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "newspaper"?

"Newspaper" has 3 syllables: newsp · ap · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "newspaper"?

The IPA transcription of "newspaper" is /ˈnuzˌpeɪpɝ/.

What does "newspaper" mean?

Newspaper: A publication, usually published daily or weekly, containing news and other articles. Traditionally a print publication typically printed on cheap, low-quality paper; today usually digital and often also available in print.

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