How to pronounce pepperoni
Say it like pep-uh-ROH-nee. Pepperoni has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH).
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- pep
- uh
- ROH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pepperoni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pepperoni
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pep-uh-ROH-nee.
What does pepperoni mean?
- A spicy salami-style Italian-American sausage made from cured pork and beef seasoned with pepper.
- Pizza with only tomato sauce, cheese and pepperoni toppings.“Yo, Tony, gimme a slice of pepperoni and a coke.”
Where does pepperoni come from?
Borrowed from Italian peperoni (“bell peppers”), the plural of peperone (“bell pepper”).
Words that rhyme with pepperoni
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pepperoni.
Questions about saying pepperoni
How do you pronounce pepperoni?
Say pep-uh-ROH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛpəˈroʊni/. In British English it is /pɛpəˈrəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pepperoni?
Pepperoni has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH). Broken into parts: pep · uh · ROH · nee.
Is pepperoni 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 /pɛpəˈrəʊni/ (pep-uh-ROH-nee).