How to pronounce pape
Say it like PAYP. Pape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pape
American and British speakers say pape in essentially the same way: /peɪp/ in the US and /peɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYP.
What does pape mean?
- A painted bunting.
- A Roman Catholic.
Words that rhyme with pape
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pape.
Questions about saying pape
How do you pronounce pape?
Say PAYP. The American pronunciation is /peɪp/. In British English it is /peɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pape?
Pape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAYP.
Do Americans and Brits say pape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /peɪp/ and the British form is /peɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.