How to Pronounce "papers"
word
/ˈpeɪpɝz/
PAY-purz
/pˈeɪpəz/
PAY-puhz
Definition
Thin sheets used for writing, printing, or wrapping things. In many contexts, especially in the plural, it also means official documents such as IDs, permits, or forms.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpeɪpɝz/
British English
/pˈeɪpəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-purz
UK
PAY-puhz
Listen in Context
Please put the papers on my desk.
The teacher gave us our papers today.
He keeps his car papers in the glove box.
I can't finish the application without the right papers.