peppermint

/ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/

//ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt// noun

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"peppermint" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“peppermint” has 14 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #25,876. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#25,876
frequency rank, English
46,516
“P” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas...

Key facts for peppermint
PropertyValue
Headwordpeppermint
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/
Letters10
Frequency rank#25,876
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “peppermint” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). peppermint lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 14 spelling variants around peppermint (IPA /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #25,876 among 46,516 “P” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for peppermint, with forms such as "epppermint", "pepeprmint", and "pepermint". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From pepper + mint. The correct English form is peppermint, spelled P-E-P-P-E-R-M-I-N-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas and in confections.
  2. 2
    Any of various eucalypts of southeastern Australia whose leaves yield peppermint-like essential oils.
  3. 3
    Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery.

Etymology

From pepper + mint.

This word in other languages

menthe poivrée(Français)Pfefferminze(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • epppermint
  • pepeprmint
  • pepermint
  • peppemrint
  • pepperimnt
  • pepperminnt
  • peppermintt
  • peppermitn
  • peppermmint
  • peppermnit
  • pepperrmint
  • peppremint
  • ppepermint
  • ppeppermint

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of peppermint - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

epppermint2pepeprmint2pepermint1peppemrint2pepperimnt2pepperminnt1peppermintt1peppermitn2
Edit distance from "peppermint"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "peppermint"?
"peppermint" is spelled P-E-P-P-E-R-M-I-N-T. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/.
What does "peppermint" mean?
As a noun, "peppermint" means: A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas...
What are common misspellings of "peppermint"?
Common misspellings include "epppermint", "pepeprmint", "pepermint", "peppemrint", "pepperimnt". The correct spelling is "peppermint".
How do you pronounce "peppermint"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "peppermint" is /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "peppermint"?
From pepper + mint. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “peppermint”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is P-E-P-P-E-R-M-I-N-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

Same frequency band

Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list