How to pronounce capias
Say it like KAY-pee-us. Capias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- pee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capias 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capias
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: KAP-eers.
What does capias mean?
- An arrest warrant; a writ commanding officers to take a specified person or persons into custody.
Where does capias come from?
Borrowed from Latin capiās (“you should seize, you are to seize”), from capiō (“to seize”).
Questions about saying capias
How do you pronounce capias?
Say KAY-pee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪpiəs/. In British English it is /ˈkæpɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capias?
Capias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · pee · us.
Is capias pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈkæpɪəs/ (KAP-eers).