How to pronounce canape
Say it like KAH-nuh-pay. Canape has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑnəˌpeɪ/KAH-nuh-pay
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- KAH
- nuh
- pay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does canape mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of canapé.
Questions about saying canape
How do you pronounce canape?
Say KAH-nuh-pay. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnəˌpeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canape?
Canape has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · nuh · pay.