How to Pronounce Peppercorn

To pronounce "peppercorn", say PEPP-erc-orn — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛpəkɔːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɛpəkɔːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peppercorn”

"peppercorn" has 3 syllables: pepp-erc-orn.

What does peppercorn mean?

noun

  1. The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed.
  2. A small, insignificant quantity; a nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peppercorn"?▾

"Peppercorn" has 3 syllables: pepp · erc · orn.

What is the IPA transcription of "peppercorn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peppercorn" is /ˈpɛpəkɔːn/.

What does "peppercorn" mean?▾

Peppercorn: The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed.

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