How to pronounce capeline
Say it like KAP-uh-leen. Capeline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- uh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capeline 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.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of capeline
American and British speakers say capeline in essentially the same way: /ˈkæpəˌlin/ in the US and /ˈkæpəˌliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-uh-leen.
What does capeline mean?
- A cap-shaped bandage for the head or for the stump of an amputated limb.
Where does capeline come from?
From French capeline, from Latin cappella.
Questions about saying capeline
How do you pronounce capeline?
Say KAP-uh-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpəˌlin/. In British English it is /ˈkæpəˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capeline?
Capeline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · uh · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say capeline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæpəˌlin/ and the British form is /ˈkæpəˌliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.