How to pronounce chapfallen
Say it like CHAP-faw-lun. Chapfallen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP).
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- CHAP
- faw
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chapfallen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chapfallen
American and British speakers say chapfallen in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃæpfɔlən/ in the US and /ˈtʃæpfɔːlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAP-faw-lun.
What does chapfallen mean?
- Crestfallen, dejected.
Where does chapfallen come from?
From chap + fallen; see chap (“jaw”).
Questions about saying chapfallen
How do you pronounce chapfallen?
Say CHAP-faw-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæpfɔlən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæpfɔːlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chapfallen?
Chapfallen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP). Broken into parts: CHAP · faw · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say chapfallen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃæpfɔlən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃæpfɔːlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.