To pronounce "paperweight", say PAP-erw-eight — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAP-erw-eight
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"paperweight" has 3 syllables: pap-erw-eight. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
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“John used his coffee mug as a paperweight.”
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"Paperweight" has 3 syllables: pap · erw · eight.
Paperweight: A small, decorative, somewhat weighty object placed on one or more pieces of paper to keep them from fluttering away.
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