How to pronounce chaparral
Say it like shap-uh-RAL. Chaparral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAL).
- shap
- uh
- RAL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaparral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chaparral
American and British speakers say chaparral in essentially the same way: /ˌʃæpəˈræl/ in the US and /ˌʃæpəˈræl/ in the UK.
British respelling: shap-uh-RAL.
What does chaparral mean?
- A region of shrubs, typically dry in the summer and rainy in the winter. The coast of the Mediterranean is such a region.
- The foliage of creosote bush, Larrea divaricata, when used as a medicinal herb.
Where does chaparral come from?
From Spanish chaparral, from chaparro (“evergreen oak”) + -al, from Basque txaparro, from txapar, from sapar.
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Words that rhyme with chaparral
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Questions about saying chaparral
How do you pronounce chaparral?
Say shap-uh-RAL. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃæpəˈræl/. In British English it is /ˌʃæpəˈræl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaparral?
Chaparral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAL). Broken into parts: shap · uh · RAL.
Do Americans and Brits say chaparral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʃæpəˈræl/ and the British form is /ˌʃæpəˈræl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.