How to Pronounce Wallpaper

To pronounce "wallpaper", say WALLP-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

9

Letters

WALLP-ap-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “wallpaper”

"wallpaper" has 3 syllables: wallp-ap-er. It rhymes with caper and vapor, if that helps it stick.

What does wallpaper mean?

noun

  1. Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.
  2. A roll of such paper.

verb

  1. To cover (a wall, a room, etc) with wallpaper.

Synonyms

desktopimagepatternpaper

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Words that rhyme with wallpaper

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capervaportaperpaperscraperdraperskyscrapersandpapershaper

Related words

papercurtaincarpetupholsterytapestryflockedwall-paperpapering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wallpaper"?▾

"Wallpaper" has 3 syllables: wallp · ap · er.

What does "wallpaper" mean?▾

Wallpaper: Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.

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