How to pronounce peppered
Say it like PEP-erd. Peppered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP).
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- PEP
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peppered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of peppered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEP-ud.
What does peppered mean?
- Seasoned with pepper.
- Speckled.
- simple past and past participle of pepper How to pronounce pepper
Words that rhyme with peppered
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Questions about saying peppered
How do you pronounce peppered?
Say PEP-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛpɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpɛpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peppered?
Peppered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP). Broken into parts: PEP · erd.
Is peppered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɛpəd/ (PEP-ud).