How to Pronounce Chickpeas

To pronounce "chickpeas", say CHICKP-eas — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

CHICKP-eas

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"chickpeas" has 2 syllables: chickp-eas.

What does chickpeas mean?

noun

  1. An annual Asian plant (Cicer arietinum) in the pea family, widely cultivated for the edible seeds in its short inflated pods.
  2. A seed of this plant, often used as a food.

    “Chickpea is valued for its nutritive seeds with high protein content.”

Synonyms

Bengal gramgarbanzogarbanzo bean

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Related words

garbanzopeaslentilslegumes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chickpeas"?▾

"Chickpeas" has 2 syllables: chickp · eas.

What does "chickpeas" mean?▾

Chickpeas: An annual Asian plant (Cicer arietinum) in the pea family, widely cultivated for the edible seeds in its short inflated pods.

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