How to Pronounce Paperback

To pronounce "paperback", say PAP-erb-ack — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PAP-erb-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “paperback”

"paperback" has 3 syllables: pap-erb-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does paperback mean?

noun

  1. A book with flexible binding.

adjective

  1. (of a book) Having flexible binding.

Synonyms

livre de pochepocketbookpaperbackedpaperboundsoftcovered

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Words that rhyme with paperback

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crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

softbackboundsoft-coverromannovelpocketbookpocketvintage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paperback"?▾

"Paperback" has 3 syllables: pap · erb · ack.

What does "paperback" mean?▾

Paperback: A book with flexible binding.

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