How to pronounce capel
Say it like KAY-pul. Capel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
- KAY
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capel
American and British speakers say capel in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪpəl/ in the US and /ˈkeɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-pul.
What does capel mean?
- A composite stone (quartz, schorl, and hornblende) in the walls of tin and copper lodes.
- Alternative form of kappal (“ship”).
Where does capel come from?
From Old Norse [Term?] (whence Icelandic kapall), from Latin caballus.
Words that rhyme with capel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capel.
Questions about saying capel
How do you pronounce capel?
Say KAY-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪpəl/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capel?
Capel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say capel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪpəl/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.