Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈamp] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Champe" might seem peculiar to many, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The "c" in Champe is pronounced as /ʃ/, which represents the "sh" sound. The "a" is pronounced as /æ/, which represents the "a" in "cat". The "m" is pronounced as /m/ and the "p" is pronounced as /p/. The final "e" is silent, meaning it is not pronounced. Therefore, Champe is pronounced as /ʃæmp/.
The word "champe" is derived from the Old English word "cempan", which means "to fight" or "to do battle". Over time, the word evolved and changed to different forms in Middle English, including "champen" and "champe". It is ultimately linked to the Latin word "campus", which means "field" or "plain". In Middle English, "champe" came to refer specifically to an open field or meadow where military tournaments or competitions took place. The word's meaning further expanded to include any large open area or plain, regardless of its use for battle or sport.
