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