How to pronounce peppery
Say it like PEP-uh-ree. Peppery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce peppery. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PEP
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peppery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peppery
American and British speakers say peppery in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛpəri/ in the US and /ˈpɛpəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEP-uh-ree.
What does peppery mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of pepper, especially in having a spicy taste.
- Having a fiery temperament.“a peppery old Army major”
Where does peppery come from?
From pepper + -y.
Questions about saying peppery
How do you pronounce peppery?
Say PEP-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛpəri/. In British English it is /ˈpɛpəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peppery?
Peppery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP). Broken into parts: PEP · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say peppery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛpəri/ and the British form is /ˈpɛpəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.