Como Pronunciar "papyrus"

word

puh-PIE-rus

Definição

Papyrus is a tall plant that grows in water, especially in Egypt, and also refers to the ancient paper-like material made from its stem, used for writing long ago.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

pəˈpaɪɹəs

Inglês Britânico

pɐpˈaɪɹəs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

puh-PIE-rus

Ouça em Contexto

Ancient Egyptians wrote on papyrus.

We saw a papyrus plant growing near the river.

A papyrus scroll was found in the tomb.

Historians are excited whenever they discover a new piece of papyrus.