How to Pronounce Paperwork

To pronounce "paperwork", say PAP-erw-ork — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.wɚk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpeɪ.pɚ.wɚk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paperwork”

"paperwork" has 3 syllables: pap-erw-ork. It rhymes with smirk and jerk, if that helps it stick.

What does paperwork mean?

noun

  1. Routine work involving written documents
  2. Written documents

Synonyms

administrativiaadministrivia

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Words that rhyme with paperwork

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smirkjerkworkframeworklurkdirkmurkberserkburkecirqueshirkgroundwork

Related words

administrationadministrativepapersbureaucraticbureaucracybackgrounderdocumentcontract

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paperwork"?▾

"Paperwork" has 3 syllables: pap · erw · ork.

What is the IPA transcription of "paperwork"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paperwork" is /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.wɚk/.

What does "paperwork" mean?▾

Paperwork: Routine work involving written documents

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