How to pronounce capes
Say it like KAYPS. Capes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAYPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of capes
American and British speakers say capes in essentially the same way: /keɪps/ in the US and /keɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYPS.
What does capes mean?
- plural of cape How to pronounce cape
Questions about saying capes
How do you pronounce capes?
Say KAYPS. The American pronunciation is /keɪps/. In British English it is /keɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capes?
Capes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAYPS.
Do Americans and Brits say capes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /keɪps/ and the British form is /keɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.