How to Pronounce Papaya

To pronounce "papaya", say PAP-ay-a — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈpaɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/pəˈpaɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “papaya”

"papaya" has 3 syllables: pap-ay-a. It rhymes with pariah and maya, if that helps it stick.

What does papaya mean?

noun

  1. A tropical American evergreen tree, Carica papaya, having large, yellow, edible fruit
  2. The fruit of this tree.

Synonyms

pawpaw

Words that rhyme with papaya

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pariahmayaplayajeremiaheliarupiahdayaplisetskayaaja

Related words

pawpawpapaiascrubpapaupapawpappaw

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "papaya"?▾

"Papaya" has 3 syllables: pap · ay · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "papaya"?▾

The IPA transcription of "papaya" is /pəˈpaɪə/.

What does "papaya" mean?▾

Papaya: A tropical American evergreen tree, Carica papaya, having large, yellow, edible fruit

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