How to pronounce cowpea
Say it like KOW-pee. Cowpea has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cowpea. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOW
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowpea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cowpea
American and British speakers say cowpea in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊpi/ in the US and /ˈkaʊpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-pee.
What does cowpea mean?
- Any of the plants in the species Vigna unguiculata, including the black-eyed pea.
Where does cowpea come from?
From cow + pea.
Questions about saying cowpea
How do you pronounce cowpea?
Say KOW-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊpi/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowpea?
Cowpea has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say cowpea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊpi/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.