How to pronounce capitalist
Say it like KAP-uh-tuh-list. Capitalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkæpətəlɪst/KAP-uh-tuh-list
UK British/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/KAP-ih-tuh-list
- KAP
- uh
- tuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitalist 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of capitalist
- 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-list.
What does capitalist mean?
adjective
- Of, or pertaining to, capitalism.“capitalist economy”
- Supporting or endorsing capitalism.
- The owner of a considerable amount of capital; a wealthy person.
- Someone whose wealth (capital) is invested in business ventures in order to return a profit.
- A person who is a supporter of capitalism.
Where does capitalist come from?
From capital + -ist. Calque of French capitaliste.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying capitalist
How do you pronounce capitalist?
Say KAP-uh-tuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpətəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitalist?
Capitalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · uh · tuh · list.
Is capitalist 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 /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/ (KAP-ih-tuh-list).