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jalapeño

/ˌhɑ.ləˈpeɪn.joʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.54 in modern English

Syllables
jalapeno
IPA
/ˌhɑ.ləˈpeɪn.joʊ/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cultivar of hot chili pepper, Capsicum annuum.

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌhɑ.ləˈpeɪn.joʊ/
  • British English: /ˌhæl.əˈpeɪn.jəʊ/

Inflected Forms

jalapeños (plural) jalapeno (alternative)

Derived Forms

jalapeñorita jalapeñotini

Frequently Paired Words

cayenne pepper

Synonyms

jalapeño pepper jalap

Rhymes With

jalapeno benigno

Questions

How do you pronounce jalapeño?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌhɑ.ləˈpeɪn.joʊ/.
What does jalapeño mean?
A cultivar of hot chili pepper, Capsicum annuum.

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