How to pronounce capon
Say it like KAY-pun. Capon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capon
American and British speakers say capon in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪpən/ in the US and /ˈkeɪpən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-pun.
What does capon mean?
- A cockerel which has been gelded and fattened for the table.
- To castrate; to make a capon of.
Where does capon come from?
Inherited from Middle English capoun, from Old English capūn, from Old Northern French capon (Old French chapon), from Latin cāpō, cāpōnem (Vulgar Latin *cappō).
Words that rhyme with capon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capon.
Questions about saying capon
How do you pronounce capon?
Say KAY-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪpən/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capon?
Capon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · pun.
Do Americans and Brits say capon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪpən/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪpən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.