How to pronounce peppy
Say it like PEP-ee. Peppy has two 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 peppy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PEP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peppy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peppy
American and British speakers say peppy in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛpi/ in the US and /ˈpɛpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEP-ee.
What does peppy mean?
- Full of pep; energetic, cheerful, and vigorous; bouncy“Cedric was not feeling peppy when he woke up two hours before dawn.”
- A tree of species Agonis flexuosa, commonly known as Western Australian peppermint or peppermint tree.
Where does peppy come from?
From pep + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying peppy
How do you pronounce peppy?
Say PEP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛpi/. In British English it is /ˈpɛpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peppy?
Peppy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP). Broken into parts: PEP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say peppy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛpi/ and the British form is /ˈpɛpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.