How to Pronounce Peppered

To pronounce "peppered", say PEPP-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PEPP-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “peppered”

"peppered" has 3 syllables: pepp-er-ed. It rhymes with shepherd and sheperd, if that helps it stick.

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

What does peppered mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Seasoned with pepper.
  2. Speckled.

Words that rhyme with peppered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shepherdsheperdshephardshepardshepheardleppardeppardleopardlepard

Related words

peppercorncapsicumpeltmoth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peppered"?▾

"Peppered" has 3 syllables: pepp · er · ed.

What does "peppered" mean?▾

Peppered: To add pepper to.

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