How to pronounce “jalapeño”
Hear how “jalapeño (jalapeño pepper)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | jalapeño pepper |
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| Syllables | ja · la · pe · ño (4) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: PE. |
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| IPA | /xa.la.ˈpe.ɲo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is an h sound and the ñ is "ny": hah-lah-PEH-nyoh.
- ñ sounds like "ny", as in "canyon".
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: The letter Ñ · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Sin jalapeño, por favor.No jalapeño, please.
Este jalapeño pica mucho.This jalapeño is really spicy.
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