How to pronounce chape
Say it like CHAYP. Chape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHAYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chape
American and British speakers say chape in essentially the same way: /tʃeɪp/ in the US and /tʃeɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAYP.
What does chape mean?
- The lower metallic cap at the end of a sword's scabbard.
- Alternative form of chappe (“rainguard”) (piece fitted to a sword's crossguard).
- The tip of a fox's tail.
Where does chape come from?
From Middle English chape, from Old French chape (“a churchman's cope, a cover, a chape”), from Latin cappa, itself derived from Latin caput (“the head”).
Words that rhyme with chape
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chape.
Questions about saying chape
How do you pronounce chape?
Say CHAYP. The American pronunciation is /tʃeɪp/. In British English it is /tʃeɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chape?
Chape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHAYP.
Do Americans and Brits say chape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃeɪp/ and the British form is /tʃeɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.