French wine region
How to pronounce Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is pronounced shah-toh-nuhf doo PAHP, written /ʃɑtoˈnœf dy ˈpap/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet. The main stress falls on PAHP.
shah-toh-nuhf doo PAHP
IPA /ʃɑtoˈnœf dy ˈpap/
What is Châteauneuf-du-Pape?
A renowned appellation in southern Rhône known for full-bodied red blends from up to 13 grape varieties.
The name means “The Pope's new castle” in French.
Tips for saying it
Often heard as shah-toh-NOOF doo PAHP.
French eu in neuf is a rounded sound like German ö, not oo: shah-toh-nuhf doo PAHP.
Often heard as shah-toh-nuhf doo PAYP.
The a in Pape is an open ah, not ay: shah-toh-nuhf doo PAHP.
Often heard as shah-toh-nuhf doo PAH-puh.
The final e in Pape is silent, so stop right on the p: shah-toh-nuhf doo PAHP.
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