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canape

Definition:

(nou) an appetizer consisting usually of a thin slice of bread or toast spread with caviar or cheese or other savory food

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Common mistakes of canape pronunciation

Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "can-uh-PEY" /ˈkænəpeɪ/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as in "CAN-uh-pay" /ˈkænəpeɪ/.
Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "canape" with a short "a" sound, resulting in "can-uh-p" /ˈkænəp/. Tip: Use the long "a" sound, as in "CAN-uh-pay" /ˈkænəpeɪ/, to ensure clarity.
Silent consonant error: A common mistake is to pronounce the "e" at the end of "canape," leading to "can-ape" /ˈkænəpeɪ/. Tip: The "e" is silent; focus on the first two syllables only.
Overemphasis on vowels: Some might overly elongate the vowels, resulting in "caan-uh-pay" /ˈkænəpeɪ/. Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp; aim for "CAN-uh-pay" /ˈkænəpeɪ/ for natural pronunciation.
Incorrect syllable count: A frequent error is treating "canape" as a three-syllable word, saying "can-a-pe" /ˈkænəpi/. Tip: Remember it has only three syllables, pronounced as "CAN-uh-pay" /ˈkænəpeɪ/.

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How do you pronounce "canape" correctly?

The word "canape" is pronounced as /ˈkæn.ə.peɪ/ in both American and British English. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "can," which sounds like "kan."

What is the syllable breakdown for "canape"?

"Canape" has three syllables: "can," "a," and "pe." You can think of it as "kan-uh-pay," where the "a" is a schwa sound, pronounced softly.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "canape"?

Many people mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "can-uh-PEE." Remember to place the stress on the first syllable to say it correctly as "KAN-uh-pay."

Is "canape" pronounced differently in various English dialects?

There are no significant pronunciation differences for "canape" across major English dialects. It remains consistent as /ˈkæn.ə.peɪ/ in both American and British English.