How to pronounce capitalists
Say it like KAP-uh-tuh-lists. Capitalists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- uh
- tuh
- lists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitalists 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.
- listsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of capitalists
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAP-uh-tuh-lists.
What does capitalists mean?
- plural of capitalist How to pronounce capitalist
Questions about saying capitalists
How do you pronounce capitalists?
Say KAP-uh-tuh-lists. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpətəlɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈkæpətəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitalists?
Capitalists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · uh · tuh · lists.
Is capitalists 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 /ˈkæpətəlɪsts/ (KAP-uh-tuh-lists).