How to pronounce caplet
Say it like KAP-lut. Caplet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caplet 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.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caplet
American and British speakers say caplet in essentially the same way: /ˈkæplət/ in the US and /ˈkæplət/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-lut.
What does caplet mean?
- A smooth-coated tablet (pill, as in medicine) shaped like a capsule, used as a tamper-resistant alternative to a capsule, or an easy-to-swallow alternative to regular tablets.
- A component of an interest rate cap, a derivative instrument that effectively prevents the interest payments on an otherwise variable-rate loan from exceeding an agreed level (the "cap"). Each "caplet", analysable as a call option, covers one interest accrual period (such as three months); the whole
Where does caplet come from?
Blend of capsule + tablet.
Words that rhyme with caplet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caplet.
Questions about saying caplet
How do you pronounce caplet?
Say KAP-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæplət/. In British English it is /ˈkæplət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caplet?
Caplet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say caplet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæplət/ and the British form is /ˈkæplət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.