How to pronounce peppers
Say it like PEP-erz. Peppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP).
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US American/ˈpɛpɚz/PEP-erz
UK British/ˈpɛpəz/PEP-uz
- PEP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peppers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of peppers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEP-uz.
What does peppers mean?
noun
- plural of pepper How to pronounce pepper
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pepper How to pronounce pepper
Questions about saying peppers
How do you pronounce peppers?
Say PEP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peppers?
Peppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP). Broken into parts: PEP · erz.
Is peppers 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 /ˈpɛpəz/ (PEP-uz).