How to Pronounce "cayenne"
word
ˌkaɪˈɛn/, /ˌkeɪˈɛn
ky-EN, kay-EN
kˈeɪən
kay-EN
Definition
Cayenne is a type of hot chili pepper often used as a spice in cooking. It can also refer to the powdered spice made from this pepper.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkaɪˈɛn/, /ˌkeɪˈɛn
British English
kˈeɪən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ky-EN, kay-EN
UK
kay-EN
Listen in Context
I added cayenne to the soup to make it spicy.
Cayenne is very hot, so use only a little.
The chef sprinkled cayenne on the chicken.
This sauce has a real kick—there's definitely some cayenne in it.