How to Pronounce Pepperoni

To pronounce "pepperoni", say PEPP-er-on-i — 4 syllables, IPA /pɛpəˈɹoʊni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɛpəˈɹoʊni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pepperoni”

"pepperoni" has 4 syllables: pepp-er-on-i. It rhymes with phony and stony, if that helps it stick.

What does pepperoni mean?

noun

  1. A spicy salami-style Italian-American sausage.
  2. Pizza with only tomato sauce, cheese and pepperoni toppings.

    “Yo, Tony, gimme a slice of pepperoni and a coke.”

Words that rhyme with pepperoni

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phonystonycronyparsimonyacrimonypatrimonyceremonymatrimonysanctimonyphoneybonybaloney

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pepperoni"?▾

"Pepperoni" has 4 syllables: pepp · er · on · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "pepperoni"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pepperoni" is /pɛpəˈɹoʊni/.

What does "pepperoni" mean?▾

Pepperoni: A spicy salami-style Italian-American sausage.

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