How to pronounce capisce
Say it like kuh-PEESH. Capisce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEESH).
- kuh
- PEESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capisce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of capisce
American and British speakers say capisce in essentially the same way: /kəˈpiʃ/ in the US and /kəˈpiːʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-PEESH.
What does capisce mean?
- Used by a listener to confirm that they have understood something said to them: I got it, I heard you, I understand.
- To understand (someone or something).
- To understand.
Where does capisce come from?
of capire (“to understand”), from Latin capere, the present active infinitive of capiō (“to capture, catch, seize; to comprehend, understand; etc.”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kap- (“to grab, seize; to hold”).
Words that rhyme with capisce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capisce.
Questions about saying capisce
How do you pronounce capisce?
Say kuh-PEESH. The American pronunciation is /kəˈpiʃ/. In British English it is /kəˈpiːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capisce?
Capisce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEESH). Broken into parts: kuh · PEESH.
Do Americans and Brits say capisce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈpiʃ/ and the British form is /kəˈpiːʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.