How to pronounce chappe
Say it like SHAP. Chappe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chappe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chappe
American and British speakers say chappe in essentially the same way: /ʃæp/ in the US and /ʃæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAP.
What does chappe mean?
- A piece, typically of leather, fitted to the crossguard of European swords of the later medieval period, attested mainly in art, of uncertain purpose.
- Alternative form of chape (“metal at the bottom of a scabbard”).
- Alternative form of schappe (“silk”).
Where does chappe come from?
From French chappe. Compare chape (from Middle English).
Words that rhyme with chappe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chappe.
Questions about saying chappe
How do you pronounce chappe?
Say SHAP. The American pronunciation is /ʃæp/. In British English it is /ʃæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chappe?
Chappe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAP.
Do Americans and Brits say chappe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃæp/ and the British form is /ʃæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.