How to pronounce txapela
Say it like chuh-PEL-uh. Txapela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- chuh
- PEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Txapela pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of txapela
American and British speakers say txapela in essentially the same way: /tʃəˈpɛlə/ in the US and /tʃəˈpɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: chuh-PEL-uh.
What does txapela mean?
- A Basque-style beret
Where does txapela come from?
Borrowed from Basque txapela, the absolutive singular of Basque txapel.
Words that rhyme with txapela
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Questions about saying txapela
How do you pronounce txapela?
Say chuh-PEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /tʃəˈpɛlə/. In British English it is /tʃəˈpɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in txapela?
Txapela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: chuh · PEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say txapela the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃəˈpɛlə/ and the British form is /tʃəˈpɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.