How to Pronounce Peanut

To pronounce "peanut", say PEAN-ut — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpiːˌnʌt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpiːˌnʌt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peanut”

"peanut" has 2 syllables: pean-ut. It rhymes with butt and strut, if that helps it stick.

What does peanut mean?

noun

  1. A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea.
  2. A very small clam.

verb

  1. To pull on somebody's tie as a prank, causing the knot to tighten.

Synonyms

goobergoober peamonkey nut

Words that rhyme with peanut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttstrutsmutglutrutrebutcutthatnutslutchestnutscuttlebutt

Related words

gooberearthnutgroundnutlittlesmallminorinsignificant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peanut"?▾

"Peanut" has 2 syllables: pean · ut.

What is the IPA transcription of "peanut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peanut" is /ˈpiːˌnʌt/.

What does "peanut" mean?▾

Peanut: A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea.

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