How to Pronounce "a paper trail"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpeɪpɝ/ /ˈtɹeɪɫ
uh PAY-per TRAYL
æɪ/ /pˈeɪpɐ/ /tɹˈeɪl
ay PAY-puh TRAYL
Definition
A collection of documents or written records that show the history of decisions, transactions, or events.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpeɪpɝ/ /ˈtɹeɪɫ
British English
æɪ/ /pˈeɪpɐ/ /tɹˈeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh PAY-per TRAYL
UK
ay PAY-puh TRAYL
Listen in Context
We need a paper trail to prove the payment was made.
Every contract leaves a paper trail.
Police followed a paper trail to find the thief.
If you don't want problems, make sure there's a paper trail for every transaction.