How to pronounce pepin
Say it like PEP-in. Pepin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP).
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- PEP
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pepin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pepin
American and British speakers say pepin in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛpɪn/ in the US and /ˈpɛpɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEP-in.
What does pepin mean?
- A specialized compartment found in the bacterium Thiomargarita magnifica which encapsulates its DNA.
Where does pepin come from?
Borrowed from French pépin, after its appearance.
Questions about saying pepin
How do you pronounce pepin?
Say PEP-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛpɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɛpɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pepin?
Pepin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP). Broken into parts: PEP · in.
Do Americans and Brits say pepin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛpɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpɛpɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.