How do you pronounce "chapel"?

In American English: /ˈtʃæpəl/ (CHAP-uhl). In British English: /tʃˈæpəl/ (CH-ap). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃæpəl/ (CHAP-uhl). In Australian English: /tʃˈapəl/ (CH).

Is "chapel" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃæpəl/ (CHAP-uhl), while in British English it's /tʃˈæpəl/ (CH-ap).

How to Pronounce "chapel"

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chapel

/ˈtʃæpəl/

CHAP-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

tʃæpcha·əlpel

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