How to Pronounce Champagne

"Champagne" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ʃæmˈpeɪn/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ʃæmpˈeɪn/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “champagne

"champagne" has 2 syllables: champagne.

What does champagne mean?

noun

  1. A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise.
  2. Any sparkling wine made by the méthode champenoise.

adjective

  1. Of a very pale brownish-gold colour, similar to that of champagne.
  2. Alternative form of champaine.

verb

  1. To ply or treat with champagne.
  2. To drink champagne.

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How do you pronounce "champagne"?

"Champagne" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "champagne"?

"Champagne" has 2 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "champagne"?

The IPA transcription of "champagne" is /ʃæmˈpeɪn/.

What does "champagne" mean?

Champagne: A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise.

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