How to pronounce peppermint
Say it like PEP-er-mint. Peppermint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/PEP-er-mint
UK British/ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/PEP-uh-mint
- PEP
- er
- mint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peppermint 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- mintGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peppermint
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEP-uh-mint.
What does peppermint mean?
noun
- A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas and in confections.
- Any of various eucalypts of southeastern Australia whose leaves yield peppermint-like essential oils.
- Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery.
Where does peppermint come from?
From pepper + mint.
Questions about saying peppermint
How do you pronounce peppermint?
Say PEP-er-mint. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peppermint?
Peppermint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP). Broken into parts: PEP · er · mint.
Is peppermint 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 /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ (PEP-uh-mint).