How to pronounce jalapeno
Say it like hah-luh-PAY-nyoh. Jalapeno has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌhɑləˈpeɪnjoʊ/hah-luh-PAY-nyoh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- hah
- luh
- PAY
- nyoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The j is an h sound and the n is 'ny': 'hah-luh-PAYN-yoh'.
Jalapeno pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nyohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
Other ways to say jalapeno
Jalapeno also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- hal-uh-PEE-nyoh /ˌhæləˈpinjoʊ/
- jal-uh-PEE-noh /ˌdʒæləˈpinoʊ/
What does jalapeno mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of jalapeño.
Where does jalapeno come from?
Borrowed from Spanish jalapeño.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cayenne
- cayenne pepper
- chili pepper
- chilli pepper
- long pepper
- capsicum annuum longum
- jalapeno pepper
Questions about saying jalapeno
How do you pronounce jalapeno?
Say hah-luh-PAY-nyoh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑləˈpeɪnjoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jalapeno?
Jalapeno has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY). Broken into parts: hah · luh · PAY · nyoh.