how to pronounce chapiteau

/ʃa.pi.to/

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chapiteau is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of chapiteau

noun:

The capital of a column, baluster or similar structure.
The top part of an alembic, where condensation occurs.
The conical part at the front end of a rocket.
A circus tent, or any similar set-up used for spectacles or events.

chapiteau frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word chapiteau occurs in french on average 2.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.