How to pronounce chapati
Say it like chuh-PAT-ee. Chapati has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAT).
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- chuh
- PAT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chapati pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chapati
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: chuh-PAT-ee.
What does chapati mean?
- A flat, unleavened bread from northern India and Pakistan.
Words that rhyme with chapati
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chapati.
Questions about saying chapati
How do you pronounce chapati?
Say chuh-PAT-ee. The American pronunciation is /tʃəˈpæti/. In British English it is /tʃəˈpæti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chapati?
Chapati has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAT). Broken into parts: chuh · PAT · ee.
Is chapati pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /tʃəˈpæti/ (chuh-PAT-ee).