How to pronounce chapman
Say it like CHAP-mun. Chapman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP).
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- CHAP
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chapman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chapman
American and British speakers say chapman in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃæpmən/ in the US and /ˈtʃæpmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAP-mun.
What does chapman mean?
- United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
- archaic term for an itinerant peddler
Questions about saying chapman
How do you pronounce chapman?
Say CHAP-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæpmən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæpmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chapman?
Chapman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP). Broken into parts: CHAP · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say chapman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃæpmən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃæpmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.