How to Pronounce "jalapeno"
word
ha-luh-PEE-nyoh
ha-luh-PAY-nyoh
Definition
A jalapeno is a medium-sized, spicy green chili pepper commonly used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdʒæɫəˈpinoʊ/, /ˌhæɫəˈpinjoʊ
British English
ˌhæləˈpeɪnjəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ha-luh-PEE-nyoh
UK
ha-luh-PAY-nyoh
Listen in Context
I like to put jalapeno on my pizza.
The jalapeno is not as hot as some other chili peppers.
She chopped the jalapeno for the salsa.
Careful, those jalapenos are spicier than they look!