How to pronounce sapele
Say it like suh-PEE-lee. Sapele has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- suh
- PEE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapele pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sapele
American and British speakers say sapele in essentially the same way: /səˈpili/ in the US and /səˈpiːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PEE-lee.
What does sapele mean?
- Entandrophragma cylindricum, a large tree native to tropical Africa.
Words that rhyme with sapele
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sapele.
Questions about saying sapele
How do you pronounce sapele?
Say suh-PEE-lee. The American pronunciation is /səˈpili/. In British English it is /səˈpiːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapele?
Sapele has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: suh · PEE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say sapele the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈpili/ and the British form is /səˈpiːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.