How many syllables in pepper?

There are 2 syllables in the word pepper.

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Divide pepper into syllables:

pep · per

How to pronounce pepper:

Definition of pepper:

pepper (noun):: black pepper; white pepper; a sharp hot condiment obtained from the fruit of an East Indian climbing plant; either of two pungent products from the fruit of an indian plant (piper nigrum) that are used chiefly as condiments

Synonyms for pepper:

assail

attack

dot

pelt

scatter

spray

sprinkle

strew

Antonyms for pepper:

accumulate

appear

arrange

arrive

assemble

cluster

collect

combine

concentrate

congregate

garner

gather

hide

hold

ingather

join

keep

maintain

marry

receive

retain

save

unite

welcome

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