How to Pronounce Chapter

To pronounce "chapter", say CHAPT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈt͡ʃæptə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈt͡ʃæptə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chapter”

"chapter" has 2 syllables: chapt-er. It rhymes with raptor and adapter, if that helps it stick.

What does chapter mean?

noun

(authorship) One of the main sections into which the text of a book is divided.
“Detective novel writers try to keep up the suspense until the last chapter.”
A section of a social or religious body.

verb

To divide into chapters.
To put into a chapter.

Synonyms

ch.chpt.

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Words that rhyme with chapter

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raptor adapter captor adaptor velociraptor rapter subchapter apter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chapter"?▾

"Chapter" has 2 syllables: chapt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "chapter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chapter" is /ˈt͡ʃæptə/.

What does "chapter" mean?▾

Chapter: (authorship) One of the main sections into which the text of a book is divided.

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