Sayword
How to pronounce jalapeño in Spanish
jalapeño
/xa.laˈpe.ɲo/
say it like hah-lah-PEH-nyo
noun
Meaning
jalapeño pepper
Tip
The j is a rough h from the back of the throat. The ñ is the "ny" in "canyon".
Examples
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La salsa lleva jalapeño.
The salsa has jalapeño in it.