How to pronounce pepo
Say it like PEE-poh. Pepo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- poh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pepo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pepo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PEE-poh.
What does pepo mean?
- A fruit of plants of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, possessing a hard rind and producing many seeds in a single, central, pulpy chamber.
- A plant producing such a fruit.
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Questions about saying pepo
How do you pronounce pepo?
Say PEE-poh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpipoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pepo?
Pepo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · poh.
Is pepo 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 /ˈpiːpəʊ/ (PEE-poh).