How to Pronounce Pigeonpea

To pronounce "pigeonpea", say PIG-eonp-ea — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

PIG-eonp-ea

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💡 Tip for remembering “pigeonpea”

"pigeonpea" has 3 syllables: pig-eonp-ea.

What does pigeonpea mean?

noun

  1. A tropical African plant, Cajanus cajan, formerly Cajanus indicus.
  2. The edible seed of this plant; dahl.

Synonyms

Congo peagandulgungo peared gramtogaritoortoovar

Related words

cowpeamungbeanintercropssorghumsintercropcowpeasintercroppedrainfed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pigeonpea"?▾

"Pigeonpea" has 3 syllables: pig · eonp · ea.

What does "pigeonpea" mean?▾

Pigeonpea: A tropical African plant, Cajanus cajan, formerly Cajanus indicus.

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