Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does paperknife mean?
A knife for cutting paper or opening envelopes.
Where does paperknife come from?
From paper + knife.

How to pronounce paperknife

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “paperknife”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “paperknife”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “paperknife” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.