How to Pronounce "pepperoni"
word
/ˌpɛpɝˈoʊni/
pe-pur-OH-nee
/pˌɛpəɹˈəʊni/
pe-puh-ROH-nee
Definition
A spicy, cured Italian-American sausage made from pork and beef, commonly used as a pizza topping. Characterized by its bright red colour and slightly smoky flavour.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌpɛpɝˈoʊni/
British English
/pˌɛpəɹˈəʊni/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pe-pur-OH-nee
UK
pe-puh-ROH-nee
Listen in Context
I'll have a large pepperoni pizza, please.
Do you want extra pepperoni on your slice?
Pepperoni is the most popular pizza topping in America.
Fun fact: if you order pepperoni on a pizza in Italy, you'll get bell peppers instead.