How to Pronounce Peanuts

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpiːˌnʌts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peanuts”

"peanuts" has 2 syllables: pean-uts. It rhymes with putz and guts, if that helps it stick.

What does peanuts 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.

noun

  1. A very small or insufficient amount (especially of a salary).

    “It's a fun job, but it pays peanuts.”

Synonyms

goobergoober peamonkey nutpittancetrifle

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Words that rhyme with peanuts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

putzgutsklutzspritznutssquitsabutsschmutzrutsflitstwitsshortcuts

Related words

gooberearthnutgroundnutlittlesmallminorinsignificant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peanuts"?▾

"Peanuts" has 2 syllables: pean · uts.

What is the IPA transcription of "peanuts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peanuts" is /ˈpiːˌnʌts/.

What does "peanuts" mean?▾

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

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