How to Pronounce Peyote

To pronounce "peyote", say PEY-ot-e — 3 syllables, IPA /peɪˈjoʊti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/peɪˈjoʊti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peyote”

"peyote" has 3 syllables: pey-ot-e. It rhymes with chayote, if that helps it stick.

What does peyote mean?

noun

  1. A small, spineless cactus (Lophophora williamsii) found from southwest United States to central Mexico that produces buttonlike tubercles that can be chewed for its psychedelic effect, primarily from the drug mescaline.
  2. A mescal button produced by the plant.

Synonyms

mescal

Words that rhyme with peyote

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chayote

Related words

mezcalmescalmescalinepeyotlhikurisapote

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peyote"?▾

"Peyote" has 3 syllables: pey · ot · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "peyote"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peyote" is /peɪˈjoʊti/.

What does "peyote" mean?▾

Peyote: A small, spineless cactus (Lophophora williamsii) found from southwest United States to central Mexico that produces buttonlike tubercles that can be chewed for its psychedelic effect, primarily from the drug mescaline.

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