How to Pronounce Pepper

To pronounce "pepper", say PEPP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛpə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

pepper

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɛpə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pepper”

"pepper" has 2 syllables: pepp-er. It rhymes with leper and hepper, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: peper — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pepper mean?

noun

  1. A plant of the family Piperaceae.
  2. A spice prepared from the fermented, dried, unripe berries of this plant.

verb

  1. To add pepper to.
  2. To strike with something made up of small particles.

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Words that rhyme with pepper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

leperhepperstepperreprlepperkneppercleppercolpepperklepperleprepepershepper

Related words

peppercorncapsicumpeltspice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pepper"?▾

"Pepper" has 2 syllables: pepp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "pepper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pepper" is /ˈpɛpə/.

What does "pepper" mean?▾

Pepper: A plant of the family Piperaceae.

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