How to pronounce capitals
Say it like KAP-uh-tulz. Capitals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce capitals. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAP
- uh
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitals 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capitals
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAP-uh-tulz.
What does capitals mean?
- plural of capital How to pronounce capital
Questions about saying capitals
How do you pronounce capitals?
Say KAP-uh-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpətəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkæpətəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitals?
Capitals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · uh · tulz.
Is capitals 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 /ˈkæpətəlz/ (KAP-uh-tulz).