How to pronounce capelin
Say it like KAP-uh-lin. Capelin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- uh
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capelin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of capelin
American and British speakers say capelin in essentially the same way: /ˈkæpəlɪn/ in the US and /ˈkæpəlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-uh-lin.
What does capelin mean?
- A fish of species Mallotus villosus, a type of smelt found in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans.
Where does capelin come from?
Borrowed from Middle French capelan, from Provençal and Old Occitan capelan, from Late Latin cappellānus (“chaplain”).
Questions about saying capelin
How do you pronounce capelin?
Say KAP-uh-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpəlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkæpəlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capelin?
Capelin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · uh · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say capelin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæpəlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkæpəlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.