Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce paprika

puh-PREE-kuh - three syllables, stress in the middle; 'PAP-rih-kuh' is also used

US/pəˈpɹiːkə/

pəpɹiːkə

UK/pəˈpɹiːkə/

pəpɹiːkə

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What “paprika” means

Powdered spice made from dried and ground fruits of sweet pepper (bell pepper) or chili pepper (cultivars of Capsicum annuum), or mixtures of these (used especially in Hungarian cooking).

A variety of the spice.

In a sentence

  • Goulash gets its distinctive flavor from paprika.
  • There are several paprika varieties, some milder than others.

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