To pronounce "paperweights", say PAP-erw-eights — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAP-erw-eights
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"paperweights" has 3 syllables: pap-erw-eights.
noun
“John used his coffee mug as a paperweight.”
"Paperweights" has 3 syllables: pap · erw · eights.
Paperweights: A small, decorative, somewhat weighty object placed on one or more pieces of paper to keep them from fluttering away.
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