word
Food
Spanish
jalapeño
hah-luh-PEN-yoh
/ˌhɑːləˈpɛnjoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jalapeño
Sounds like
The ‘j’ is an ‘h’; ‘ñ’ adds a ‘ny’ sound.
Dictionary meaning
A medium-hot green chilli pepper.
History and origin
Spanish.
Common mispronunciations
jal-uh-PEE-noha-la-PEE-no
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