How to Pronounce Paperhanger

To pronounce "paperhanger", say PAP-erh-ang-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪpəhæŋə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈpeɪpəhæŋə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paperhanger”

"paperhanger" has 4 syllables: pap-erh-ang-er.

What does paperhanger mean?

noun

  1. Someone who puts wallpaper on walls.
  2. A con man who passes bad cheques or counterfeit paper money; a forger, a con artist.

Related words

papererpaper-hangerwallpapererwall-papererplastererpaperworkerpapermakersandpaperer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paperhanger"?▾

"Paperhanger" has 4 syllables: pap · erh · ang · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "paperhanger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paperhanger" is /ˈpeɪpəhæŋə/.

What does "paperhanger" mean?▾

Paperhanger: Someone who puts wallpaper on walls.

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