How to Pronounce "chaparral"
word
ˌʃæpɝˈæɫ
shap-ur-AL
tʃˈæpæɹəl
chap-ARR-ul
Definition
A chaparral is a type of ecosystem made up mostly of dense, spiny shrubs and small trees, found especially in California and the southwestern United States. It is dry, hot in summer, and adapted to periodic fires.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌʃæpɝˈæɫ
British English
tʃˈæpæɹəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shap-ur-AL
UK
chap-ARR-ul
Listen in Context
The hills are covered with chaparral.
Many animals live in the chaparral.
The chaparral is very dry in the summer.
Fires often sweep through chaparral areas during hot, dry weather.