How to Pronounce Tarpaper

To pronounce "tarpaper", say TARP-ap-er — 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

TARP-ap-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “tarpaper”

"tarpaper" has 3 syllables: tarp-ap-er.

What does tarpaper mean?

noun

  1. A heavy paper, coated with tar, used to waterproof walls and roofs.

Related words

shackspaperingoilpaperpaperwallpaperwaxpaperwax-paper

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How many syllables are in "tarpaper"?▾

"Tarpaper" has 3 syllables: tarp · ap · er.

What does "tarpaper" mean?▾

Tarpaper: A heavy paper, coated with tar, used to waterproof walls and roofs.

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