How to pronounce capers
Say it like KAY-perz. Capers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capers 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.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of capers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAY-puz.
What does capers mean?
- plural of caper How to pronounce caper
- third-person singular simple present indicative of caper How to pronounce caper
Words that rhyme with capers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capers.
Questions about saying capers
How do you pronounce capers?
Say KAY-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capers?
Capers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · perz.
Is capers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkeɪpəz/ (KAY-puz).