How to pronounce capitol
Say it like KAP-ih-tul. Capitol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- ih
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitol 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capitol
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAP-ih-tul.
What does capitol mean?
- a building occupied by a state legislature
- the government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet
Where does capitol come from?
From Middle English Capitolie, via Anglo-Norman capitolie, Old French capitoile, from Latin Capitōlium (“Capitoline Hill, its temples; any similar citadel”), from the oblique stem of caput (“head”) + -ō (noun-forming suffix) or -ōlus (“-ole
Words that sound like capitol
Questions about saying capitol
How do you pronounce capitol?
Say KAP-ih-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˈkæpɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitol?
Capitol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · ih · tul.
Is capitol 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 /ˈkæpɪtəl/ (KAP-ih-tul).
What words sound the same as capitol?
Capitol sounds the same as capital in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.