How to pronounce capote
Say it like kuh-POHT. Capote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kəˈpoʊt/kuh-POHT
UK British/kəˈpəʊt/kuh-POHT
- kuh
- POHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of capote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-POHT.
What does capote mean?
noun
- A long coat or cloak with a hood.
Where does capote come from?
Borrowed from French capote.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cappo
- hooded coat
- hooded cloak
Words that rhyme with capote
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capote.
Questions about saying capote
How do you pronounce capote?
Say kuh-POHT. The American pronunciation is /kəˈpoʊt/. In British English it is /kəˈpəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capote?
Capote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHT). Broken into parts: kuh · POHT.
Is capote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈpəʊt/ (kuh-POHT).