How to pronounce chapstick
Say it like CHAP-stik. Chapstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP).
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- CHAP
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chapstick 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.
- stikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chapstick
American and British speakers say chapstick in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃæpˌstɪk/ in the US and /ˈtʃæpˌstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAP-stik.
What does chapstick mean?
- Synonym of lip balm.
Where does chapstick come from?
Genericized trademark from ChapStick, a brand name, from chap + stick, since it is a stick that relieves chapped lips.
Words that rhyme with chapstick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chapstick.
Questions about saying chapstick
How do you pronounce chapstick?
Say CHAP-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæpˌstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæpˌstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chapstick?
Chapstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP). Broken into parts: CHAP · stik.
Do Americans and Brits say chapstick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃæpˌstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtʃæpˌstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.