chapel

How to Split "chapel" into Syllables

The word chapel is divided into 2 syllables: cha·pel. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• cha — 1st syllable
• pel — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of chapel:

• IPA: /ˈt͡ʃæp.əl/

📖 Definitions

1. A place of worship in another building or within a civil institution such as a larger church, airport, prison, monastery, school, etc.; often primarily for private prayer.
2. A funeral home, or a room in one for holding funeral services.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English chapele, chapel, from Old French chapele, from Late Latin cappella (“little cloak; chapel”), diminutive of cappa (“cloak, cape”). Doublet of capelle. (printing office): Said to be because printing was first carried on in England in a chapel near Westminster Abbey. From Early Medieval Latin cappellus, diminutive from Late Latin cappa.

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare chapel with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
chapel	2	cha·pel
cabal	2	cab-al
cobble	1	cobble
Copley	2	co-pley
Capella	3	ca-pel-la

🔗 Related Words

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Chad, Chan, chap, char, chat, chafe, chaff, chain.