How to pronounce capita
Say it like KAP-ih-tuh. Capita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- ih
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capita 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capita
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAP-ih-tuh.
What does capita mean?
Where does capita come from?
From the Latin capita, plural of caput.
Questions about saying capita
How do you pronounce capita?
Say KAP-ih-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpɪtə/. In British English it is /ˈkæpɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capita?
Capita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · ih · tuh.
Is capita pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkæpɪtə/ (KAP-ih-tuh).