How to Pronounce Paperboy

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PAP-erb-oy

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💡 Tip for remembering “paperboy”

"paperboy" has 3 syllables: pap-erb-oy.

What does paperboy mean?

noun

  1. A male who delivers newspapers to houses on a paper round

Synonyms

newsboy

Related words

newsboynewspaperboycopyboypotboypostboybook-boypieboymilkboy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paperboy"?▾

"Paperboy" has 3 syllables: pap · erb · oy.

What does "paperboy" mean?▾

Paperboy: A male who delivers newspapers to houses on a paper round

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