How to Pronounce Maple

To pronounce "maple", say MAPL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmeɪpl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmeɪpl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maple”

"maple" has 2 syllables: mapl-e. It rhymes with papal and capel, if that helps it stick.

What does maple mean?

noun

  1. A tree of the Acer genus, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.
  2. The wood of such a tree, prized for its hardness and attractive appearance

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Words that rhyme with maple

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

papalcapelcaplestapleyaple

Related words

treesapsyrupfungsirupvailfengarce

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maple"?▾

"Maple" has 2 syllables: mapl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "maple"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maple" is /ˈmeɪpl̩/.

What does "maple" mean?▾

Maple: A tree of the Acer genus, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.

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