How to pronounce capacious
Say it like kuh-PAY-shus. Capacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- kuh
- PAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capacious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capacious
American and British speakers say capacious in essentially the same way: /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ in the US and /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-PAY-shus.
What does capacious mean?
- Having a lot of space inside; roomy.
- Capable, able.
Where does capacious come from?
From Latin capāx (“wide, spacious, large; capable”) + -ious.
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Words that rhyme with capacious
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Questions about saying capacious
How do you pronounce capacious?
Say kuh-PAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /kəˈpeɪʃəs/. In British English it is /kəˈpeɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capacious?
Capacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: kuh · PAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say capacious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ and the British form is /kəˈpeɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.