How to pronounce jalapenos
Say it like hal-uh-PEE-nyohz. Jalapenos has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- hal
- uh
- PEE
- nyohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jalapenos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- halGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of jalapenos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hal-uh-PEE-nyohz.
What does jalapenos mean?
- plural of jalapeno How to pronounce jalapeno
Questions about saying jalapenos
How do you pronounce jalapenos?
Say hal-uh-PEE-nyohz. The American pronunciation is /ˌhæləˈpinjoʊz/. In British English it is /ˌhæləˈpiːnjəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jalapenos?
Jalapenos has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: hal · uh · PEE · nyohz.
Is jalapenos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌhæləˈpiːnjəʊz/ (hal-uh-PEE-nyohz).