How to pronounce pepita
Say it like peh-PEE-tuh. Pepita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- peh
- PEE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pepita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pepita
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: peh-PEE-tuh.
What does pepita mean?
- An edible seed from a pumpkin or similar squash, which may - after being roasted (and, if needed, shelled) - be eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in cooking.
- A gold nugget, or pepito.
Where does pepita come from?
Borrowed from Spanish pepita.
Words that rhyme with pepita
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Questions about saying pepita
How do you pronounce pepita?
Say peh-PEE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /pɛˈpitə/. In British English it is /pɛˈpiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pepita?
Pepita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: peh · PEE · tuh.
Is pepita pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pɛˈpiːtə/ (peh-PEE-tuh).