How to Pronounce "chapel"
word
/ˈtʃæpəɫ/
CHAP-uhl
/tʃˈæpəl/
CHAP-uhl
Definition
A chapel is a small Christian place of worship, often inside a school, hospital, airport, or large church. It can also be a small building used for prayer or religious services.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃæpəɫ/
British English
/tʃˈæpəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAP-uhl
UK
CHAP-uhl
Listen in Context
We sat quietly in the chapel before the ceremony.
The hospital has a small chapel on the first floor.
They got married in a stone chapel by the lake.
I found a quiet chapel at the airport and sat there for a few minutes.