Correct spelling for the English word "lape" is [lˈe͡ɪp], [lˈeɪp], [l_ˈeɪ_p] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The word "lape" does not have a widely documented etymology. However, it is believed to have originated from Old English. In Old English, there was a word "lapian" which meant "to drink with the tongue" or "to lick". Over time, this word might have evolved into "lape" with a similar meaning. It is worth noting that "lape" is not commonly used in modern English and may be considered archaic or dialectal.